Can somebody take a look at this Menu?

kfitzpa
kfitzpa Posts: 326
in Food and Nutrition
I'm going out for malaysian food this weekend since I'm allowing myself one cheat meal a week. That being said, I still want to try and eat generally healthy and low cal. I'm reviewing the menu in advance and a lot of things seem to be cooked in creams and sauces and I'm feeling overwhelmed.

Can somebody take a look at this and tell me what YOU would get? (I don't eat seafood, by the way.)

http://www.urbanspoon.com/cities/53-north-jersey/restaurants/587650-satay-malaysian-cuisine/menu

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  • josiereside
    josiereside Posts: 720 Member
    For appetizers, the spring roll and/or the spicy pickled mixed veges. For the entree the Kajang satay chicken.
  • SylentZee
    SylentZee Posts: 262
    All that stuff sounds really good. I would probably ask and see if they can put the sauce on the side instead, that way you'll eliminate the source of most of the calories.

    Personally, I would stay away from all the fried stuff, save those calories for dessert, or even share a dessert with a friend or something so the guilt doesn't get to you TOO much. The sauteed food may have a lot of oil in it so I would just stick to asking for the sauce on the side and getting something steamed.
  • semeyer
    semeyer Posts: 282 Member
    Mmmm, I think the Satay Chicken sounds awesome!! And I agree with the other posters, if you get the sauce on the side, it will eliminate a lot of the cals!
  • NNAhuja
    NNAhuja Posts: 669 Member
    I'd get the Itik Palan with brown rice and start with steamed spring rolls.
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    App: Steamed springroll or steamed dumpling
    Salad: Mango salad
    Entree: Ayam Tropical with brown rice
  • Patovader
    Patovader Posts: 439 Member
    Think I would go with the Ayum Tom Yum, even the name sounds yummy! Its one meal, enjoy whatever you want and go for a long run the next day :-)
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Yep. I'd get the satay chicken and for appetizers I'd get a salad and the steamed shrimp dumplings.

    Now I'm hungry.
  • susiebear29
    susiebear29 Posts: 266
    WOW!!! that menu looks amazing!! I live in a small town in England and we don't have restaurants like that around here!! I would go for soup to start probably, and then i'd have a seafood or veggie salad or curry, have you looked at the health/diet section of the menu? there's a few things that sound nice?! ENJOY!! :smile:
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    I've just been told off for licking my computer screen at work :laugh:

    That all looks amazing!! But in response to your OP, for starters go with something steamed rather than fried, and there are some options with brown rice - wow, just saw the health section near the bottom and I'd definitely go for fisherman's lover! :drinker:
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    Spring roll stuffed with ****ake mushrooms, shredded egg, jicama, and bean sprout
    'mango' Salad
    Ayam Kekasih
    Sliced white meat chicken cooked with tasty black bean sauce with pepper, baby corn, straw mushroom, onion and broccoli

    I'd skip the baby corn though.

    Good luck!
  • kfitzpa
    kfitzpa Posts: 326
    Thank you so much! You guys have been really helpful! I think I'm going to go with the satay chicken with brown rice :)
  • Rilke
    Rilke Posts: 1,201 Member
    Man, that menu looks good.
  • BROscience_PHD
    BROscience_PHD Posts: 215 Member
    I d eat :

    Pork Dumpling
    steamed


    Shrimp Dumpling
    steamed
    Satay Skewer Beef Or Chicken
    Hot And Sour Soup
    Ayam Basil
    Sliced chicken sauteed with mushroom, ginger and basil leaves
    yam / Beef Kari Hijau
    Sliced chicken or beef cooked with rich green curry, coconut milk, tomato, eggplant, bell pepper and basil leaves
    < the last one seems tasty
  • Saiklor
    Saiklor Posts: 183
    remember: portion control! when the rice arrives, try and guestimate how much there is and decide what an appropriate portion is for you (1/2 a cup? 1 cup?). Sometimes I'll request a take-away box right at the beginning of the meal and toss half of the entire thing in there and then dig into my "full" plate until I can lick it clean! More satisfying that way!
  • rampantpiper
    rampantpiper Posts: 12 Member
    I like the idea that you are looking forward to "cheating" but are still planning on being careful. It is important not to give yourself a card blanche to pig out because you think you deserve it. You are working too have to jeopardize your wellness plan for a day of food debauchery. Haha

    Looking forward to slightly overspending your calories as a reward is fine. You shouldn't feel guilty about it and it won't ruin your nutrition plan. Just don't make rewarding yourself a habit. That being said, there are some great ideas here. Stay away from fried foods. Look to get fiber so you'll feel fuller, since that type of food is sometimes not filling. Good luck!
  • ThatsNotMine
    ThatsNotMine Posts: 75 Member
    OMG they have fruit specials!

    I'd get a bad app like an egg roll and then have Ayam Tropical (Crispy boneless white meat chicken with fresh mango, papaya, onion, red pepper in a light spicy lime sauce)
  • blair_bear
    blair_bear Posts: 165
    Been here. I did not get anything healthy AT ALL, but I can tell you the Ayam Pandan that my husband got is amazing(and fried) convice a friend to get it and steal a bite:devil:

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