Chinese Food

mspris2u · October 2012

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judychicken · October 2012

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jazzyali · October 2012

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astrylian · October 2012

I always just fry up veggies with water instead of oil, but you would have to make sure that you drain them before you add anything to them. Cauliflower is a nice alternative to rice, and it's also a good idea to have your sauce on the side, instead of mixing it within your veggies, that way you have a better idea of how much you are using.

AZKristi · October 2012

Chinese food can be very healthy. Just incorporate lean meats and plenty of veggies. Also, make you own sauces rather than using botted - waaayyy fewer calories that way.

kelseylou · October 2012

Saving for later! Hubby will be so happy.

Faericn_Rising · October 2012

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laceyfowler · October 2012

Remember when you are stir frying or sautéing anything to measure out just a small amount of oil. When you dump oil in the pan right from its original container, you often use a lot more than is really necessary.

I usually use coconut oil for almost everything because I looooove it (and rumor has it it's pretty good for you, too) but I also use olive oil. A few days ago I needed to sauté up about 4 cups of onions, plus a little garlic, as the beginning of a soup I was making. I decided to start with just a little oil and add as necessary. So, I started with just one teaspoon (a mere 40 calories worth!) of coconut oil, and.... I didn't even have to add any more!

My experience (with self and friends) is that when pouring oil into a pan, it ends up being at least 1-2 tablespoons in there... when at least in my little example there from earlier this week, that would be 3-6 times more oil than necessary.

Sorry this is somewhat off-topic, but I think it's a really important thing to keep in mind when cooking on the stovetop in general, whether Chinese food or otherwise :-) It sure makes the calorie-counting less painful in the end!

mariannesalv · October 2012

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TeriLynnSpano · October 2012

All these recipes sound DELICIOUS!!!!!

Trapwolf · October 2012

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ChristineS_51 · October 2012

Thanks for sharing those links, saving for later :-)

Pinkigloopyxie · October 2012

Couldn't you make crab rangoon with won ton wrappers, low fat or fat free cream cheese, pam, and crab? Wrap the crab/cheese mixture in a wonton wrap, spray lightly with pam, and bake.

I might try making something like this tonight as well.

BelindaDuvessa · October 2012

Roasted Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-garlic-teriyaki-fried-rice-with-chicken/detail.aspx
I'm sure this isn't all that healthy......at least not by using the sauce. The oil can be cut at least in half, also. By using brown rice instead of white, you can also boost the nutrition of this particular dish. It's just all in how you decide to do it.
Nutrition
Calories 246 kcal
Carbohydrates 33.8 g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Fat 6.5 g
Fiber 0.9 g
Protein 12 g
Sodium 803 mg

Teriyaki and Pineapple Chicken
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/teriyaki-and-pineapple-chicken/detail.aspx
Another one that can be made healthier, just by cutting down on the oil used. I would also omit the flour and use a little less of the teriyaki sauce, as suggested by some of the reviews. Extremely high on sodium, but that will lower if you use less teriyaki sauce.
Nutrition
Calories 187 kcal
Carbohydrates 18.1 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Fat 5.5 g
Fiber 1.5 g
Protein 16.3 g
Sodium 1413 mg

Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry with Chicken and Broccoli
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-and-spicy-stir-fry-with-chicken-and-broccoli/detail.aspx
Warning! Many reviews claim that this is extremely hot. Cut the chile paste our and use less of the crushed red peppers for a more mellow flavor.
Nutrition
Calories 160 kcal
Carbohydrates 11.9 g
Cholesterol 36 mg
Fat 6.2 g
Fiber 2.4 g
Protein 16.1 g
Sodium 577 mg

becabean · October 2012

bump for sure i love Chinese

MichelleLaree13 · October 2012

Almond chicken with lots of veggies and clear sauce
Chicken, almonds, celery, onions, waterchestnuts, clear sauce

fatty2fabby · October 2012

I have a few I love. The best part is if you have a Wok, these are all super fast to cook.

My absolute favorite (out of all kinds of food that I make) is this Pepper Steak: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/07/pepper-steak.html

Here are some that I've made which take the place of real Chinese food for me:

Sesame Chicken Stir Fry; http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/11/sesame-chicken-stir-fry.html

Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/06/spicy-shrimp-fried-rice.html#more

Brown Fried Rice: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/05/brown-fried-rice.html

Lightened Up Panda Express Egg Rolls: http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/panda-express-egg-rolls-made-skinny-yum/

These are some others that I haven't tried yet:

Chinese Style Bourbon Chicken - http://oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/2012/08/chinese-style-bourbon-chicken.html

Easy Chicken Lo Mein: http://iowagirleats.com/recipes/?recipe_id=6029504

And if you like the flavors but want to make something a little different:

Asian Glazed Drumsticks (these are amazing) - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/asian-glazed-drumsticks.html

Asian Turkey Meatballs - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/01/asian-turkey-meatballs-with-lime-sesame.html

Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowls - http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/07/hoisin-chicken-rice-bowls.html

Hoisin BBQ Chicken - http://reluctantwwfoodie.com/2011/06/02/hoisin-bbq-chicken/

Thai Chicken and Pineapple Stir Fry - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/06/thai-chicken-and-pineapple-stir-fry.html

Saucy Asian Meatballs - http://gimmesomeoven.com/saucy-asian-meatballs/

You can thank me later

I am thanking you NOW. These look so good!

i love you!

midnight333 · October 2012

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archangel9902 · October 2012

Thanks for sharing LOVE LOVE LOVE chinese food....Bump!

hmuh · October 2012

Great thread! These are kind of a pain with prep work, but its totally worth it. They're always a hit!

Chinese Chicken lettuce wraps

Stir fry together:
1 lb. thinly sliced strips of chicken breast
2-3 cups of shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrot
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 scallions
1 small can sliced water chestnuts
2-3 cloves grated garlic
1-2 tsp. grated ginger
Zest and juice of 1 orange
Hoisin sauce, salt, pepper, chili sauce to taste
Spoon into romaine leaves or serve over rice

I change up the veggies all the time. Just use what you've got.

vcht · October 2012

Lol the regular, everyday Chinese food is really just: a bowl of rice, some veggies on the side, some simply cooked meat..and maybe some clear soup.. If you have veg and meat in the soup you can just have that with some rice for a full meal :bigsmile:

Some healthy Chinese food recipes you might wanna try:

Watercress Soup -
http://www.noobcook.com/watercress-with-pork-ribs-soup/

Lotus Root Soup -
http://www.noobcook.com/lotus-root-soup-with-pork-peanuts/

Old Cucumber Soup-
http://cookingcrave.blogspot.sg/2009/03/old-cucumber-soup.html

Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce -
http://www.noobcook.com/tau-yu-bak-braised-pork-belly-in-soy/

Pork Belly and Mustard Cabbage -
http://cookingcrave.blogspot.sg/2009/06/pork-belly-with-preserved-mustard.html

Mixed Vegetable Stew (Chap Chye) -
http://www.noobcook.com/chap-chye/

Minced Meat Tofu -
http://www.noobcook.com/braised-tofu-with-minced-meat/

Wonton Noodle Soup -
http://steamykitchen.com/1194-wonton-noodle-soup.html

Honey Chicken (may not be the healthiest thing..) -
http://blogchef.net/chinese-honey-chicken-recipe/

Sweet and Sour pork is one of my favourite dishes but it probably isn't too healthy :ohwell: more reason to work out!
http://www.smokywok.com/2011/01/sweet-and-sour-pork-recipe.html

MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE LOCAL DISH...Hainanese Chicken Rice

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http://adamliaw.com/recipe/hainanese-chicken-rice/

and if you enjoy spicy food, you might want to try Chilli Crab -
http://chefmasterclasses.com/2011/02/worlds-best-singapore-chilli-crab-recipe-by-chef-david-parry/

Hopefully this list is of some help..Health-wise, I'd recommend the first few dishes. Enjoy!
Just in case you're wondering, I'm Chinese. ^^

horses7777 · October 2012

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marcenepea · October 2012

Yum Can't wait to try some of these. Thanks

Italiano7 · October 2012

bump chinese

Dot2Dots · October 2012

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Chinese food...Yummy !

magj0y · October 2012

I love Chinese, hate the calories...thanks for sharing recipes!

Only Americanized chinese food has a ton of calories.
For those new to stir fry,
Cut your meats in even sized chunks.
Cut all your individual vegetables evenly. You don't need to carrots the same as
The bell peppers.. But all the carrots need to be sliced the same.

You don't throw all the veggies in at once. You start with the ones that take the longest (like broccoli& carrots)
And end with the ones that cook faster.

If you have a wok, you have the ability to pull foods up and away from heat causing it to over cook.

Learn how to make your own sauces with ingredients like fresh ginger, sweet chili paste, curry and what not.

Don't be afraid to work with noodles.
Tamari has a great flavor and worth the few extra bucks.
If it sounds funky and you have the time, try it!

Lettuce wraps are divine.

Wander over next door from china, and check out what Thailand and Japan has to offer in the way of different flavors.

CM9178 · October 2012

I have a few I love. The best part is if you have a Wok, these are all super fast to cook.

My absolute favorite (out of all kinds of food that I make) is this Pepper Steak: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/07/pepper-steak.html

Here are some that I've made which take the place of real Chinese food for me:

Sesame Chicken Stir Fry; http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/11/sesame-chicken-stir-fry.html

Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/06/spicy-shrimp-fried-rice.html#more

Brown Fried Rice: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/05/brown-fried-rice.html

Lightened Up Panda Express Egg Rolls: http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/panda-express-egg-rolls-made-skinny-yum/

These are some others that I haven't tried yet:

Chinese Style Bourbon Chicken - http://oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/2012/08/chinese-style-bourbon-chicken.html

Easy Chicken Lo Mein: http://iowagirleats.com/recipes/?recipe_id=6029504

And if you like the flavors but want to make something a little different:

Asian Glazed Drumsticks (these are amazing) - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/07/asian-glazed-drumsticks.html

Asian Turkey Meatballs - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/01/asian-turkey-meatballs-with-lime-sesame.html

Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowls - http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/07/hoisin-chicken-rice-bowls.html

Hoisin BBQ Chicken - http://reluctantwwfoodie.com/2011/06/02/hoisin-bbq-chicken/

Thai Chicken and Pineapple Stir Fry - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/06/thai-chicken-and-pineapple-stir-fry.html

Saucy Asian Meatballs - http://gimmesomeoven.com/saucy-asian-meatballs/

You can thank me later

I am thanking you NOW. These look so good!

Haha, honestly, we used to order chinese food at LEAST once a week. Since starting my healthy eating back in March, we've only ordered Chinese food ONE time because of all these great recipes! They have truly replaced chinese food take out for us. And when I had the "real" thing, I thought it tasted disgusting!

And P.S. - I'm making the Hoisin chicken rice bowls tonight!

joebob66 · October 2012

bump. i love chinese food

plafleur76 · October 2012

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michelefrench · October 2012

it was either skinnygirl.com or skinnytaste.com - hope this helps ... i made some this weekend w/no fat cream cheese, crabmeat and a little low sodium soy - wrapped in wonton wrappers and baked - really hit the spot!

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