recipe of the day -- 2/7/08 Happy Chinese New Year!
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So, in celebration of the Chinese New Year, we're setting you up with some yummy recipes.
But first...
So, in celebration of the Chinese New Year, we're setting you up with some yummy recipes.
But first...
February 7, 2008 marks the beginning of the Year of the Rat on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Celebrate the arrival of the new year with foods symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Many Chinese dishes are chosen for the sentiments they convey. Serve up a bowl of savory noodles to ensure longevity (just don't cut the noodles!), cook duck for fidelity or roast a whole fish to guarantee happiness and prosperity.
The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry
I have found this recipe to be the best-tasting easy beef and broccoli stir-fry. I often use charcoal chuck steak, which is very tender and lean. I also like that it doesn't call for any unusual ingredients.
I have found this recipe to be the best-tasting easy beef and broccoli stir-fry. I often use charcoal chuck steak, which is very tender and lean. I also like that it doesn't call for any unusual ingredients.
4
servings 25 min 15 min prep
25 min | 3 | tablespoons cornstarch, divided |
| 1/2 | cup water, plus |
| 2 | tablespoons water, divided |
| 1/2 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 | lb boneless round steak or charcoal chuck steaks, cut into thin 3-inch strips |
| 2 | tablespoons vegetable oil, divided |
| 4 | cups broccoli florets |
| 1 | small onion, cut into wedges |
| 1/3 | cup soy sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons brown sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon ground ginger |
| hot cooked rice |
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
- Add beef and toss.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
- Stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes.
- Return beef to pan.
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the pan.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
| Nutrition Facts Calculated for 1 serving (283g) Recipe makes 4 servings | ||
| Calories 358 Calories from Fat 165 (46%) | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 18.4g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.3g | 26% | |
| Polyunsat. Fat 4.3g | ||
| Monounsat. Fat 6.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% | |
| Sodium 1419mg | 59% | |
| Potassium 742mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.6g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% | |
| Sugars 7.9g | ||
| Protein 29.3g | 58% | |
| Vitamin A 2131mcg | 42% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.7mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B12 3.1mcg | 51% | |
| Vitamin C 67mg | 112% | |
| Vitamin E 2mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium 54mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium 58mg | 14% | |
| Iron 3mg | 20% | |
| Alcohol 0.0g Caffeine 0.0mg | ||
Chinese Fried Rice
This has the flavor those other recipes are missing. Tastes like take-out.
This has the flavor those other recipes are missing. Tastes like take-out.
4
servings 28 min 10 min prep
| 3/4 | cup finely chopped onions |
| 2 1/2 | tablespoons oil |
| 1 | egg, lightly beaten |
| 3 | drops soy sauce |
| 3 | drops sesame oil |
| 8 | ounces cooked lean boneless pork or chicken, chopped |
| 1/2 | cup finely chopped carrots (very small) |
| 1/2 | cup frozen peas, thawed |
| 4 | cups cold cooked rice, grains separated (preferably medium grain) |
| 4 | green onions, chopped |
| 2 | cups bean sprouts |
| 2 | tablespoons light soy sauce |
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown color, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok.
- Allow wok to cool slightly.
- Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside.
- Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add selected meat to wok, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve.
- Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired.
| Nutrition Facts Calculated for 1 serving (404g) Recipe makes 4 servings | ||
| Calories 498 Calories from Fat 147 (29%) | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 16.4g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.1g | 15% | |
| Polyunsat. Fat 6.5g | ||
| Monounsat. Fat 5.5g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 86mg | 28% | |
| Sodium 606mg | 25% | |
| Potassium 544mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 64.8g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 14% | |
| Sugars 5.6g | ||
| Protein 22.3g | 44% | |
| Vitamin A 2907mcg | 58% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.6mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.5mcg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin E 2mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium 56mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium 65mg | 16% | |
| Iron 4mg | 26% | |
| Alcohol 0.0g Caffeine 0.0mg | ||
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