Mother's Day calls for a Happy Meal! <3
So it was Mother's Day last weekend, and of course I had to do something special for Mollie. Cue her very own Happy Meal (sans toy cos I forgot all about it #howunacceptable).
I kept the packaging from my last McDonald's meal so I made her her own customized meal. She goes crazy every time we go through the Drive-Thru, or when I bring home a McD's meal; hence this treat is extra meaningful.
Sesame pork nuggets and sweet potato baked fries. No drinks though, that cup is just a prop >.<
Recipe for sesame pork nuggets
Preparation time: 15 mins
Bake time: 40 mins
Yield: about 10 nuggets
Ingredients:
1 lb minced pork
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 eggs
2 eggs (beat into eggwash)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions:
1) Mix pork, flour, sesame oil, 1 egg and 1 cup breadcrumbs together.
2) Scoop out a bit of the meat paste to form a ball. Flatten and shape into nuggets.
3) Coat nuggets in eggwash, followed by remaining breadcrumbs.
4) Place nuggets on tray and brush on a layer of eggwash over breadcrumbs on top on nuggets.
5) Bake at 150 Celcious for 20 mins.
6) Take tray out and turn over nuggets. Brush another coat of eggwash on the other side of the nuggets.
7) Continue baking at 150 Celcius for 20 mins.
Recipe for sweet potato baked fries
Preparation time: 10 mins
Bake time: 15 mins
Ingredient:
Large Sweet Potatoes
Directions:
1) Wash and peel sweet potatoes.
2) Cut into fries.
3) Bake at 150 Celcius for about 15 mins, turning often.
Tadah~ I was really glad at how the nuggets turned out. The fries were a tad overcooked though; they had a jerky consistency to it. Mollie was so excited seeing me place the food in the McD's packaging hahaha.
I love to see her enjoying the things I make for her. It makes all the sweat and toil worth it :)
Dear Mollie
Being your mommy is the absolute most precious thing that ever happened to me. Making you happy and seeing you smile brings me unbridled joy.
You were with me at my lowest, you gave me comfort and peace when I was in turmoil. You were the reason I got out of bed when I thought I couldn't, you calm my heart and brought me peace. You made me laugh with your antics when I have absolutely nothing to laugh about, you gave me something to look forward to.
My heart beats for you, Mollie. I love you <3
Mommy
