Lo Han Jai - Buddhist Vegetarian Stew Recipe

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Lo Han Jai - Buddhist Vegetarian Stew
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Directions:

  1. Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes; squeeze out the excess water; then remove stems and leave the mushrooms whole. Reserve the soaking water.
  2. Soak the cloud ears in warm water until soft (about 10 minutes), then cut into smaller pieces.
  3. Boil the bean thread in water to cover for 5 minutes, then drain.
  4. To prep the snow peas, remove the strings, then cut into thin slivers.
  5. Mix the water and cornstarch to form a slurry for thickening. The cornstarch will continue to settle out, so you'll need to stir this again just before you use it.
  6. Heat wok until smoky. Add vegetable oil. Stir-fry mushrooms, cloud ears, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, carrot, cabbage and cook for 3-4 minutes over high heat.
  7. Add bean thread and broth. Cover and cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
  8. Add tofu, bean sprouts, snow peas and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for two minutes.
  9. Stir the water and cornstarch mixture, then add to the pan to form a light gravy, adjusting if necessary.
  10. Drizzle with sesame oil.
  11. Note: Traditional Lo Han Jai ingredients include: ginkgo nuts, lotus root, dried oysters, lily stems, seaweed hair, fried tofu, and dried bean curd sticks. If you live near an oriental market, you may be able to get these; if not, this simplified recipe will give you a sense of the dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 290.43 Kcal (1216 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.85g 20%
Cholesterol 0.62mg 0%
Sodium 637.38mg 27%
Potassium 504.07mg 11%
Total Carbs 31.72g 11%
Sugars 6.11g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5.47g 22%
Protein 13.06g 26%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 3.7mg 21%
Calcium 155.2mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.34 Kcal (336 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.55g 20%
Cholesterol 0.17mg 0%
Sodium 176.32mg 27%
Potassium 139.44mg 11%
Total Carbs 8.78g 11%
Sugars 1.69g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 22%
Protein 3.61g 26%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 22%
Iron 1mg 21%
Calcium 42.9mg 16%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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