Tonights Dinner

[Guest guest]

Boy this was good. We had a low fat chinese meal and it was really good.

More recipes from Secrets of Fat Free Chinese Cooking. Quite a few of

the recipes are vegetarian but it is not a vegetarian book.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Cold Noodles In Curry Sauce

 

Recipe By : Secrets of Fat Free Chinese Cooking

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Chinese Noodle Dishes Low Fat

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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8 oz rice noodles or thin spaghetti

1 cup green pepper strips -- thinly sliced

1 cup cucumber strips -- thinly sliced

1 1/2 tsp sesame oil

SAUCE:

2 cups low-sodium fat-free vegetable broth

1 1/2 tsp curry paste

1/2 tsp chile powder -- pure is best

-- I used ground chiltepin

 

Cook the noodles according to package directions or until just tender.

Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a serving

bowl and set aside.

 

Combine all of the sauce ingredients together in a small saucepan and

bring to a boil.

 

Pour the sauce over the noodles, add the green pepper and cucumber, and

toss together. Cover and refrigerate.

 

Sprinkle with sesame oil before serving.

 

Nutritional information (per serving): 71 calories; 15.5g carbo; 0 mg

cholesterol; 0.9g fat; 0.4g fiber; 0.3g protein; 10mg sodium

 

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Spicy Tofu with Green Peas

 

Recipe By : Secrets of Fat Free Chinese Cooking

Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soy

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16 oz extra-firm low-fat tofu -- cut iin 1/2 " cubes

1/4 cup fresh or frozen green peas

4 cloves garlic -- minced

1 green onion -- chopped

SAUCE:

1/2 cup cold water

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp chile paste

1 tsp Mrs Dash seasoning -- garlic pref

 

To make the sauce, combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add

the remaining sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

 

Lightly coat a nonstick wok or frying pan with cooking spray and place

over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until it begins to brown.

 

Add the tofu and cook for 1-2 minues. Raise the heat to medium-high, add

the green peas and sauce, and bring to a boil. Cook another 2 minutes or

until the sauce thickens.

 

Garnish with green onion and serve.

 

Nutritional information (per serving): 61 calories; 5.3g carbo; 0mg

cholesterol; 1g fat, 0.5g fiber; 7g protein; 121mg sodium

 

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