36 light low chinese Recipes

canola oil, shallots, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ground pork, light brown sugar, chinese black bean sauce, dried hot chiles, maggi sauce (a vegetable-based liquid seasoning) or soy sauce, asian fish sauce, low-sodium chicken broth, unseasoned rice vinegar, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, sambal oelek (hot chile sauce), chinese broccoli, fresh chinese egg noodles , linguine or spaghetti, chinese roast pork, thinly sliced, scallion, thinly sliced

coconut milk, red curry paste or 1/4 cup green curry paste or 1/4 cup yellow curry paste or 1/4 cup panang curry paste, low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, whole fresh lime leaves (fresh or thawed ), lime , zest of, fresh ginger or 1/2 inch fresh galangal, sliced thinly, stalks lemongrass (trim off spiky top and the base, remove discard outer layers, bruise stalks lightly crushing with si), chicken, cut into 1/4 inch bite-size strips (boneless thighs or legs) or 1 lb pork, cut into 1/4 inch bite-size slices (shoulder , leg or tenderloin) or 1 lb beef, cut into 1/4 inch bite-size strips (flank steak, strip steak or sirloin) or 1 lb large shrimp, peeled deveined or 1 lb tofu, drained cut into bite-size pieces (extra-firm) or 1 lb scallops or 1 lb firm white fish, cut into bite-size pieces (sea bass or halibut) or 1 lb squid, tubes cut into 1/2 inch rings tentacles cut into bite-size pieces, carrots , sliced 1/8 inch thick on an angle or 3 cups onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick or 3 cups japanese eggplants or 3 cups green beans or 3 cups chinese long beans, cut into bite-size pieces or 3 cups kabocha squash, cut into 1/4 inch bite-size slices or 3 cups asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces or 3 cups mushrooms, stemmed cut into slices or 3 cups fresh baby corn, cut into bite-size pieces, cabbage , cut into 1 inch wide bite-size strips or 3 cups bell peppers, cut into bite-size strips (red, orange or yellow) or 3 cups sugar snap peas, strings removed or 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or 3 cups bamboo shoots, cut into bite-size strips or 3 cups snow peas, strings removed halved or 3 cups pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces or 3 cups bok choy, cut into 2 inch pieces, light brown sugar or 2 tbsp light palm sugar, more as needed, thai fish sauce or 1 tsp vegan fish sauce, more as needed, fresh basil leaf, whole (italian or thai), fresh cilantro leaves, minced, fresh lime leaves, sliced (fresh or thawed ), fresh cilantro (garnish ), fresh red chili pepper, cut into thin rings (garnish ), coconut milk , small drizzle (garnish), fresh basil leaf, whole (garnish ), lime wedge, squeezed (garnish ), cucumber, strips wedges (garnish )

spaghetti or 1 lb chinese egg noodles, peanut oil, scallions , thinly sliced on the diagonal, plus more for garnish, fresh ginger, minced, garlic cloves, minced, asian chili paste (optional), light brown sugar, creamy peanut butter (may use natural peanut butter), low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar (optional), water, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, cucumber , slices, fresh cilantro or mint leaf

dried new mexico or guajillo chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded, shallots, halved, garlic cloves, ginger, peeled, sliced, chopped cilantro stems, ground coriander, ground turmeric, curry powder, vegetable oil, unsweetened coconut milk, low-sodium chicken broth, skinless, boneless chicken thighs , halved lengthwise, chinese egg noodles, more) fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam), palm sugar or light brown sugar, kosher salt, sliced red onion , bean sprouts, cilantro sprigs, crispy fried onions or shallots, chili oil, and lime wedges (for serving)

canola oil (i use olive oil), eggs, lightly beaten, yellow onion, minced, chinese-style roast pork, chopped (i use thick bacon strips), cooked long-grain rice, chilled, low sodium soy sauce, iceberg lettuce, shredded (optional), frozen green pea, thawed, salt, pepper, green onion, minced, dark sesame oil

uncooked rice sticks (rice-flour noodles), angel hair pasta, or vermicelli, light coconut milk, sugar, low-sodium soy sauce, bottled ground fresh ginger (such as spice world), bottled minced garlic, green curry paste, salt, extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes, red bell pepper strips, shredded napa (chinese ) cabbage, chopped green onions, chopped fresh cilantro

fresh rice noodles , cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips if necessary, peanut oil, chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, chinese rice wine or medium-dry sherry, snow peas, trimmed, scallions , cut into 2-inch-long julienne, cha siu (chinese boneless barbecued pork), thinly sliced, chopped garlic, chopped peeled fresh ginger, cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water, fresh mung bean sprouts, a few drops of asian sesame oil

frozen white bread dough, sliced napa (chinese ) cabbage, salt, olive oil, chopped onion, chopped carrot, lean ground lamb, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, minced, low-fat sour cream, egg white, lightly beaten

dried wood ear mushrooms, boiling water, dark sesame oil, vegetable oil, eggs, lightly beaten, minced peeled fresh ginger, garlic cloves, minced, sliced green cabbage, sliced red bell pepper, diagonally sliced green onions, rice vinegar, dry sherry, low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fresh chives (optional), quick chinese pancakes

bone-in skin-on chicken pieces, vegetable oil , plus more as needed, garlic cloves, minced about 2 tbsp, minced or grated fresh ginger, szechuan peppercorns, star anise, dark soy sauce, low sodium chicken broth, chinese rice cooking wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry, toasted sesame oil, light brown sugar, hard-cooked eggs, peeled

skinless boneless chicken breast , cut across grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices, cornstarch, asian sesame oil, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, fresh angled loofah * (about 12 inches long), peanut oil, fresh shiitakes , stems discarded and caps sliced 1/8 inch thick, chinese fermented black beans, fresh red chiles such as thai, seeded and cut into fine julienne (2 tsp), chopped garlic, chopped peeled fresh ginger, cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water, cooked white rice

vegetable oil, extra-firm light tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, sliced napa (chinese ) cabbage (about 3/4 lb), chilled cooked long-grain rice, low-sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, frozen green peas, thawed, sliced green onions, salt

firm tofu, drained, rapeseed oil, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, chinese five spice powder, runny honey, sesame seeds, lightly toasted

canned low-salt chicken broth, soy sauce, light corn syrup, chopped peeled fresh ginger, orange juice, grated orange peel, chinese five-spice powder, dried crushed red pepper, skinless boneless chicken breast halves, chili-garlic sauce, matchstick-size strips peeled jicama, onion or radish sprouts