Steamed Egg Custard with Dashi Best Foods to Eat on GLP-1
The night before your Ozempic or tirzepatide injection, your stomach needs the lightest possible meal — and this silky steamed egg custard is the gold standard pre-injection food. Its ultra-soft texture requires almost no digestive effort, making it perfect the evening before your shot. GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptying, so eating heavy foods before your injection means they are still sitting in your stomach when the medication hits — causing severe nausea. Avoid scrambled eggs with butter and cheese, egg casseroles, and heavy breakfast items on pre-injection day. This gentle custard is your pre-shot ritual.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- eggs 2
- dashi broth or low-sodium chicken broth 0.75 cup
- shiitake mushroom 1 (thinly sliced)
- carrot 2 thin slices
- green onion 1 tbsp (sliced)
Seasonings/Sauce
- low-sodium soy sauce 0.5 tsp
- mirin 0.5 tsp
- salt 0.1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
4 g
14%
Protein
9 g
33%
Fat
6 g
53%
Cooking steps
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1
Gently whisk eggs without creating foam.
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2
Combine broth, soy sauce, mirin, and salt with eggs and whisk until smooth.
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3
Strain egg mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove all bubbles.
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4
Pour into 2 small heatproof cups.
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5
Add sliced shiitake and carrot into each cup.
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6
Cover each cup tightly with foil.
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7
Steam over gently simmering water on low-medium heat 12–15 minutes until just set — custard should wobble slightly.
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8
Remove carefully.
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9
Garnish with green onion.
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10
Serve warm.
Personalized Q&A
Q. What are the key ingredients in this dish?
The key ingredients are eggs, dashi or low-sodium chicken broth, shiitake mushroom, and carrot, seasoned with low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, and a pinch of salt. Green onion is used as a fresh garnish.
Q. Is this recipe suitable for someone taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or tirzepatide?
Yes, this recipe offers an ultra-soft steamed egg custard that is easy to digest, making it a wise choice the night before your GLP-1 injection. Its light profile helps keep the stomach calm and comfortable before your medication.
Q. How do I achieve a silky texture in my steamed egg custard?
Use low gentle heat during steaming; high heat can create a rubbery texture. Straining the egg mixture and avoiding foam also help produce a smooth, delicate custard.
Q. What are the nutrition facts for one serving of this custard?
One serving contains approximately 110 kcal, with 4g of carbohydrates (14% of calories), 9g of protein (33%), and 6g of fat (53%).
Q. Why is this dish recommended the night before an injection?
Because of its soft, gentle texture and low fat and carb content, this custard won't weigh down your stomach, making it suitable before GLP-1 injections when slow gastric emptying is a concern.
