Chinese Food

SpecialKitty7 · November 2013

I need some help for Thanksgiving. Every year my family does not do the traditional American Thanksgiving (basically we got bored). Instead we pick a country and our whole meal is of their native foods (as in, not the Americanized version). This year we've chosen China and I figured I'd ask the nice MFP people of some of their favorite Chinese foods. I don't necessarily need recipes, as I've checked out a bunch of cookbooks from the library. Anyone have any ideas? Appreciate it!

TheFangsKittie · November 2013

Lemon chicken can easily be adapted to make a low cal version

meg1126mm · November 2013

I make an amazing Peppered Steak!!! Which can be made low-sodium and with brown rice.

CKendell79 · November 2013

Homemade won ton soup is my absolute favourite!!! It's fairly simple and once you get the hang of it you'll prefer it to take out. Note cook won tons In a separate pot before adding to soup b/c the flour will thcken your broth of you don't. And you can substitute ground turkey with the pork and low sodium broth for an even healthier version. Ps. What an absolutely fantastic idea for the holiday!

LB2812 · November 2013

I need some help for Thanksgiving. Every year my family does not do the traditional American Thanksgiving (basically we got bored). Instead we pick a country and our whole meal is of their native foods (as in, not the Americanized version). This year we've chosen China and I figured I'd ask the nice MFP people of some of their favorite Chinese foods. I don't necessarily need recipes, as I've checked out a bunch of cookbooks from the library. Anyone have any ideas? Appreciate it!

I have nothing to add to your question, I just wanted to say I think that's the coolest idea ever!!!!!!!!

:drinker:

marie_2454 · November 2013

I need some help for Thanksgiving. Every year my family does not do the traditional American Thanksgiving (basically we got bored). Instead we pick a country and our whole meal is of their native foods (as in, not the Americanized version). This year we've chosen China and I figured I'd ask the nice MFP people of some of their favorite Chinese foods. I don't necessarily need recipes, as I've checked out a bunch of cookbooks from the library. Anyone have any ideas? Appreciate it!

I have nothing to add to your question, I just wanted to say I think that's the coolest idea ever!!!!!!!! :drinker:

I second this! That is quite possibly the coolest idea ever!

VelveteenArabian · November 2013

Egg rolls!

arghbowl · November 2013

I think it's funny that you're asking for Chinese Food help and your main pic is a cat.

:huh: :laugh:

keeptehpeace · November 2013

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/jan/19/recipes-under-5-yakisoba-noodle cheap, easy to make in bulk and tasty! also there's a bunch of lemon chicken recipes that are low cal

SpecialKitty7 · November 2013

I need some help for Thanksgiving. Every year my family does not do the traditional American Thanksgiving (basically we got bored). Instead we pick a country and our whole meal is of their native foods (as in, not the Americanized version). This year we've chosen China and I figured I'd ask the nice MFP people of some of their favorite Chinese foods. I don't necessarily need recipes, as I've checked out a bunch of cookbooks from the library. Anyone have any ideas? Appreciate it!

I have nothing to add to your question, I just wanted to say I think that's the coolest idea ever!!!!!!!! :drinker:

I second this! That is quite possibly the coolest idea ever!

Thanks you two!

SpecialKitty7 · November 2013

I think it's funny that you're asking for Chinese Food help and your main pic is a cat.

:huh: :laugh:

aww, man....didn't even think about that!

ldrosophila · November 2013

hot and sour soup i could live off of that

Malaylah · November 2013

I do that for Christmas, we did Chinese food last year. Try egg foo young is the best! basically a giant omelet with gravy, beansprouts, whatever meat and veggies you want! Everyone loved it.

_TastySnoBalls_ · November 2013

I have no clue, but I'm coming over

Corjogo · November 2013

We have done that for one of the big holidays for years - it's really a fun thing to do! Enjoy your chinese.

wilmnoca · November 2013

Orange chicken can easily be made "clean"

MrsFowler1069 · November 2013

I think it's funny that you're asking for Chinese Food help and your main pic is a cat.

:huh: :laugh:

aww, man....didn't even think about that!

I laughed at this also.

I think this is a great idea. I don't have time to post a recipe at the moment, but I'll try to remember this 'bump' and get back to you.

skyekeeper · November 2013

I make Sesame Chicken in the crockpot from time to time. Got the recipe from here in the forums and it is really good.

mitch16 · November 2013

I really love steamed dumplings! If you stick with vegetarian ones, they really aren't that caloric!

Capt_Apollo · November 2013

this is my favorite sesame chicken recipe. if you like lots of sauce, just double the sauce recipe

http://www.food.com/recipe/sesame-chicken-44321

and this is the recipe i use for general tso.

http://deep-fried.food.com/recipe/general-tsos-chicken-164706

both can be made as an entree, or as an appetizer.

MG_Fit · November 2013

I'm a fan of Mapo Tofu, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, Ong Choy with garlic, Japanese Style Tofu & Black Bean Short Ribs.

1longroad · November 2013

I second the egg foo young idea, but I'm not actually sure that it is authentic chinese and not americanized chinese. IMHO, you can't go wrong with egg foo young though!! Great tradition!!!