Category: Low Carb

Cabbage Stir Fry (with Pork or Chicken)

2 tablespoons oil 6 oz. pork belly (170g, pork loin, or chicken, thinly sliced) 5 cloves garlic (smashed and cut in half) 5 dried red chilies (deseeded and roughly chopped) 1 1/2 lb. cabbage (680g, hand-shredded into bite sized pieces, washed, and thoroughly dried) 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar… Continue reading Cabbage Stir Fry (with Pork or Chicken)

Moo Goo Gai Pan

Marinade 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (or 2 chicken thighs) , about 1/2 lb / 225 g 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch Sauce (*Footnote 1) 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, or chicken stock) 1 teaspoon cornstarch… Continue reading Moo Goo Gai Pan

Coconut Curry Chicken with Peppers

1 cup basmati rice 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium shallot, diced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons red curry paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 (12-ounce) can unsweetened… Continue reading Coconut Curry Chicken with Peppers

Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Marinating 4 oz (100 g) pork tenderloin , thinly sliced (or other lean cuts) 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch Sauce 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar Stir fry 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons peanut oil , divided… Continue reading Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Bhutanese Cucumber Salad (Goen Hogay)

1/2 block feta cheese – around 100g (rinsed and dried, if it is packed in brine) 1 red onion, sliced into half moons 1 cucumber 4 tomatoes 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground in a pestle and mortar 1 tsp dried chilli flakes Sea salt Lime juice Fresh coriander/sliced fresh chilli (optional) Peel the cucumber. Cut… Continue reading Bhutanese Cucumber Salad (Goen Hogay)

Bhutanese Pork with Daikon and Bok Choy (Phaksha Pa)

1 medium onion fresh ginger 1 medium daikon or radish 40 g of butter 1 boneless pork shoulder, cut into 6 1/2 cup of water 2 tablespoons of chili powder 2 teaspoons of salt 3 large bok choy (stalks and leaves cut into strips) 170 g of dried pork cut into 3 1 large green… Continue reading Bhutanese Pork with Daikon and Bok Choy (Phaksha Pa)

Bhutanese Dried Beef with Chillies (Shakam Pa)

50 gr. Dried Beef (Shakam) 1 garlic clove Salt to taste Medium red onion 1 medium tomato 7 – 8 green chillies (jalapeno) 1 bunch of garlic leaves, spring onions, or leek Garlic-ginger paste to taste 1 Tbsp Oil 50-100 gr. Feta Cheese to serve Chop the dried beef into small pieces. Soak in hot… Continue reading Bhutanese Dried Beef with Chillies (Shakam Pa)

Fridge-Cleaning Antipasto Chicken Skillet

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each) pounded to 1/2-inch thick 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups coarsely chopped,… Continue reading Fridge-Cleaning Antipasto Chicken Skillet

Quick Thai Basil Chicken with Garlic Chili Sauce

Thai Basil Sauce 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons mirin or sake 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons chicken broth or water Chicken 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thigh or breast meat 2 tablespoons toasted peanut oil or other… Continue reading Quick Thai Basil Chicken with Garlic Chili Sauce

Spicy Chinese Cucumber Salad

1 English cucumbers (about 11 oz./300 g) , tough skin removed 3 cloves garlic , crushed and minced 1 tablespoon Chinkiang vinegar (or rice vinegar) 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons Homemade chili oil (or store-bought chili oil), or to taste… Continue reading Spicy Chinese Cucumber Salad

Shanghai Baby Bok Choy With Black Bean Sauce

Kosher salt 12 ounces Shanghai baby bok choy, split in half 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon white pepper powder 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons vegetable, peanut, or canola oil 1 tablespoon fermented black bean 6 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped Bring a large pot of salted water… Continue reading Shanghai Baby Bok Choy With Black Bean Sauce

Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce

1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger 1 garlic clove, crushed with the side of a knife and peeled 3 tablespoons fermented black beans, coarsely chopped In a medium bowl,… Continue reading Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce

Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce (Szechuan Yu Xiang-Inspired)

Tofu: 550 g extra firm tofu Neutral oil Sauce: 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or Chinkiang vinegar, adjust to desired acidity (see notes) 1/2 – 1 tbsp doubanjiang adjust to taste (see notes) 1/2 tbsp sesame oil 1/4 cup water 1/2 tbsp sugar or more, adjust to desired sweetness Stir-Frying: 2… Continue reading Tofu with Spicy Garlic Sauce (Szechuan Yu Xiang-Inspired)

Pork and Chilies with Black Bean Sauce

150 g around 4.5 ounces pork butt or tenderloin, sliced Marinating: 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tbsp. cooking wine 1 tbsp. light soy sauce 3 tbsp. water or chicken stock 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1 tsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. sesame oil Stir-frying: cooking oil as needed 1 garlic cloves ,minced 1 tsp. minced ginger 4 scallions… Continue reading Pork and Chilies with Black Bean Sauce

Eggplant with Pork and Black Bean Garlic Sauce

8oz. eggplant, cut into 1/2″ x 2″ in length pieces 8 oz. ground pork 2 Tbsp. cooking oil 1 tsp. minced ginger Sauce Mix 2 Tbsp. water 1 tsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. dry sherry 2 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Black Bean Garlic Sauce In a small bowl, combine water, cornstarch, sugar, dry… Continue reading Eggplant with Pork and Black Bean Garlic Sauce

Pressure Cooker Pork Chops with Black Bean-Garlic Sauce

4 boneless 1” (2.5 cm) thick pork chops , about 1 1/2 lbs (700 g) (*Footnote 1) 1/2 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 small onion , sliced 2 green chilis , sliced Sauce 4 tablespoons homemade black bean sauce (or bottled black bean sauce) 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons… Continue reading Pressure Cooker Pork Chops with Black Bean-Garlic Sauce

Beef and Broccoli with Black-Bean Garlic Sauce

1 pound skirt steak, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece) 2 tablespoons black-bean garlic sauce, such as Kikkoman or Lee Kum Kee 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 cups small broccoli florets (from… Continue reading Beef and Broccoli with Black-Bean Garlic Sauce