Emeril's Chicken Tempura With Plum Sauce and Stir-Fried Veggies Recipe

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Emeril's Chicken Tempura With Plum Sauce and Stir-Fried Veggies
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Directions:

  1. Lightly coat the chicken strips in the cornstarch, shaking to remove any excess; set aside.
  2. In a large pot or wok, preheat the oil to 360 degrees F.
  3. In a bowl, beat the egg with the cold water; add the flour and 5 spice powder and mix lightly and quickly just until smooth. (Do NOT overbeat).
  4. Dip the chicken into the batter, shaking to remove any excess.
  5. In batches add to the hot oil and fry, turning, until golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. Plum Sauce:.
  8. In a saucepan, combine plum preserves, vinegar, shallots, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and 5-spice powder, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
  9. Stir, reduce the heat and simmer until thickened and the flavors are married, 4 to 5 minutes.
  10. Remove the plum sauce from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Let cool to room temperature.
  11. Gingered Stir-Fried Vegetables:.
  12. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar, and set aside.
  13. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over high heat.
  14. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  15. Add the carrots and stir-fry until beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
  16. Add snow pea pods and mushrooms and stir-fry until beginning to soften, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
  17. Add the green onions and soy sauce mixture and stir to coat. Cook for another 45 seconds, stirring.
  18. Remove from the heat and serve with the Tempura Chicken Fingers and Plum Dipping Sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 638.76 Kcal (2674 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.83g 27%
Cholesterol 58.06mg 19%
Sodium 713.13mg 30%
Potassium 302.36mg 6%
Total Carbs 88.29g 29%
Sugars 29.03g 116%
Dietary Fiber 6.98g 28%
Protein 31.55g 63%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 19.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 238.04 Kcal (997 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.64g 27%
Cholesterol 21.64mg 19%
Sodium 265.75mg 30%
Potassium 112.67mg 6%
Total Carbs 32.9g 29%
Sugars 10.82g 116%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 28%
Protein 11.76g 63%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 7.3mg 2%

* 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

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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