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SpecialKitty7
SpecialKitty7 Posts: 678 Member
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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!
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  • TheFangsKittie
    TheFangsKittie Posts: 117 Member
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    Lemon chicken can easily be adapted to make a low cal version :)
  • meg1126mm
    meg1126mm Posts: 2
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    I make an amazing Peppered Steak!!! Which can be made low-sodium and with brown rice.
  • CKendell79
    CKendell79 Posts: 24 Member
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    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
    LB2812 Posts: 158 Member
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    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!!!!!!!! :smile: :drinker: :heart:
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
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    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!!!!!!!! :smile: :drinker: :heart:

    I second this! That is quite possibly the coolest idea ever!
  • VelveteenArabian
    VelveteenArabian Posts: 758 Member
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    Egg rolls!
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
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    I think it's funny that you're asking for Chinese Food help and your main pic is a cat.


    :huh: :laugh:
  • keeptehpeace
    keeptehpeace Posts: 189 Member
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    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
    SpecialKitty7 Posts: 678 Member
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    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!!!!!!!! :smile: :drinker: :heart:

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

    Thanks you two!
  • SpecialKitty7
    SpecialKitty7 Posts: 678 Member
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    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
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
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    hot and sour soup i could live off of that
  • Malaylah
    Malaylah Posts: 32
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    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_
    _TastySnoBalls_ Posts: 1,298 Member
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    I have no clue, but I'm coming over
  • Corjogo
    Corjogo Posts: 201 Member
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    We have done that for one of the big holidays for years - it's really a fun thing to do! Enjoy your chinese.
  • wilmnoca
    wilmnoca Posts: 416 Member
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    Orange chicken can easily be made "clean"
  • MrsFowler1069
    MrsFowler1069 Posts: 657 Member
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    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
    skyekeeper Posts: 286 Member
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    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
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
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    I really love steamed dumplings! If you stick with vegetarian ones, they really aren't that caloric!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    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
    MG_Fit Posts: 1,143 Member
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    I'm a fan of Mapo Tofu, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, Ong Choy with garlic, Japanese Style Tofu & Black Bean Short Ribs.

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