Chinese Vegetarian Chicken Recipe

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Chinese Vegetarian Chicken
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb soybean sticks
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

Directions:

  1. 1. Bean sticks are usually sold in 1 pound packages. Take half. Break into several sections. Place in bowl, sprinkle soda over them and cover with 8 cups hot water. When they begin to whiten and float to top anchor down with small plate and let soak for 4 hours.
  2. Drain sticks in colander. Rinse with warm water. Put back in bowl and cover with warm water and anchor. Let soak 4 hours [or overnight].
  3. Drain just before cooking. Spray with warm water and press lightly to extract excess water.
  4. Heat wok or skillet over high heat until hot. Add oil, swirl and heat for 30 seconds. Scatter in bean sticks and stir rapidly to coat. Add soy sauces, salt and sguar and stir briskly for 30 seconds. Turn heat low, cover and let steam cook vigorously for 10 minutes. They should release enough liquid to prevent scorching.
  5. Uncover, stir in sesame oil and pour into bowl. Let cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 559.2 Kcal (2341 kJ)
Calories from fat 438.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.74g 75%
Sodium 5001.22mg 208%
Potassium 798.47mg 17%
Total Carbs 16.42g 5%
Sugars 2.13g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.99g 20%
Protein 19.69g 39%
Vitamin C 32.9mg 55%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 232.7mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 267.78 Kcal (1121 kJ)
Calories from fat 210.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.34g 75%
Sodium 2394.88mg 208%
Potassium 382.35mg 17%
Total Carbs 7.86g 5%
Sugars 1.02g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 20%
Protein 9.43g 39%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 55%
Iron 2.6mg 30%
Calcium 111.4mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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