Low Calorie Asian Recipes

MAKING 1) In Dutch oven boil water. Add noodles, first amounts of cooking oil and salt. Cook uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes until just tender. 2) Drain out from the liquid. 3) Rinse under cold water and drain again. 4) Mix onion, carrot, celery and green pepper... - 50.5685

GETTING READY 1) In a small bowl, place the dried coconut, if using and soak in 1/3 cup boiling water for at least 15 minutes. Drain well. MAKING 2) In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a rolling boil. 3) Add the beans and coarse salt to boil rapidly... - 50.4852

GETTING READY 1) In a colander, place the cucumbers and season with 1 tablespoon salt. 2) Toss well and place the colander over a bowl to drain for about 30 minutes. 3) Rinse the cucumber, drain and pat dry with paper towels. 4) Quarter the pineapple along... - 49.7385

GETTING READY 1) In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, scallions, parsley, salt and pepper to blend well. Place aside covered. MAKING 2) In a saucepan, pour in sufficient salted water to boil the carrots, green beans and peas one at a time,... - 49.5406

GETTING READY 1) In a food processor, place the white cabbage to shred. Else finely slice with hand. MAKING 2) In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil. 3) Add garlic to stir-fry for 1 minute. 4) Add sesame seeds and turmeric and stir-fry for 1 minute. 5) Add... - 49.1997

MAKING 1) In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat. 2) Sauté garlic and turmeric in hot oil and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. 3) Pour in vinegar and add ginger, sugar,... - 49.0697

GETTING READY 1) In a large bowl, add all the dressing ingredients. Thoroughly combine and set aside. MAKING 2) In a wok, add oil to heat up until hot over moderate heat. 3) Add the celery to stir-fry for 2 minutes. 4) Next, add peppers and stir-fry for 1... - 48.9006

GETTING READY 1) In a large heatproof bowl, place the bean sprouts. 2) Pour in boiling water to cover and let stand for 2 minutes. 3) Drain the sprouts and rinse in cold water. Drain well and transfer on paper towels to dry. Wrap and refrigerate. MAKING 4)... - 48.7022

GETTING READY 1) In a medium nonreactive bowl, arrange the cucumbers and onions in a layer. Place aside. MAKING 2) In a small nonreactive saucepan, add vinegar and whisk by adding brown sugar and salt. 3) Stir in coriander seeds, allspice berries, cloves,... - 48.5162

MAKING 1. In a cooking pot boil water. 2. Combine barley and lower the heat. Cover pot and simmer for 50 minutes. 3. In a mesh colander place the ingredients and rinse in cool water. Once rinsed, drain excess water. 4. Slice cabbage into thin slices. 5. Add... - 47.9871

GETTING READY 1) Shred the cabbage and sprinkle with the oil and lemon juice. 2) Leave the shredded cabbage to macerate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. 3) Peel the oranges and separate into sections. 4) Peel the apple, core and chop it. 5) Peel the banana and... - 47.9141

GETTING READY 1. Peel onion and cucumber; dice. MAKING 2. In a pan, melt low-fat spread and stir in flour. 3. Gradually add diced onion and cucumber. 4. Stir in water; crumble chicken stock cube and mixing well. 5. Bring mixture to a boil and then simmer for... - 47.5894

GETTING READY 1)Peel the cucumbers and slice them very thinly. MAKING 2) In a salad bowl, prepare dressing by combining all ingredients except scallions and cucymber. 3 Mix well. 4) In the dressing toss the cucumbers along with minced scallions. 5)... - 47.5846

MAKING 1.In a pan, put wine and whey on medium flame and let it boil. 2.Put iceberg lettuce, green lettuce, spring onions, garlic, coriander leaves, mint, marjoram, chives, potatoes, cream and let it boil on high flame. 3.Add a sprinkling of salt and boil... - 47.5177

GETTING READY 1) Sort the lentils and wash them properly. MAKING 2) Combine together the lentils and water in a 1 ½ to 2-quart saucepan. 3) Add the tomato juice, vegetables, garlic and oil. 4) Bring the mixture to a boil. 5) Reduce the heat and cover the... - 47.4377

MAKING 1. Prepare the olives and vegetables. Place them in a salad bowl. 2. Add tofu and mix well. 3. Combine the rest of the ingredients. 4. Toss to mix well. 5. Taste to check salt and add pepper. 6. Marinate antipasto for 30 minutes at room... - 46.8186

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, add first 4 ingredients to combine by tossing. 2) In a small bowl, add pineapple juice, lime juice, honey, rind, and extract. 3) Stir well to blend the mixture. 4) Pour this juice mixture over the fruit mixture and toss well. 5)... - 46.7027

GETTING READY 1. In large skillet, heat oil. MAKING 2. Put in beef, letting it cook and stir just until tender and drain. 3. Put in broccoli, mushrooms, onion, garlic, capers and bouillon letting it cook and stir just until broccoli is tender-crisp. 4. Put in... - 46.5369

GETTING READY 1. In a large frying pan let the heat oil to medium-hot. 2. Put in pork cubes, onion and celery. MAKING 3. Let it cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is brown and vegetables are tender. 4. Stir in tomato, apple, water, raisins, curry powder,... - 46.4768

GETTING READY 1. In a mixing bowl mix sprouts, clementines and red cabbage. MAKING 2. In a heavy based pan roast the hazelnuts for 4 minutes. 3. Cool for ten minutes. Chop them well. 4. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on the salad. 5. In a screw-top jar place all... - 46.1783

GETTING READY 1. Lightly grease a casserole dish with butter. 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F MAKING 1. In a skillet, heat the oil over a medium flame. 2. Add chopped carrots, celery and onions and sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp and golden. 3. Add... - 46.162

Wash black mushrooms and soak in water for 5 minutes. Drain and slice finely. Wash button mushrooms and slice finely. Cut broccoli into large florets, wash and blanch for 5 minutes. Scrape carrots and slice finely. Cut baby corn into 1" pieces. Heat oil in a... - 46.1168

GETTING READY 1. Wash and scrub the mussels several times in cold water. 2. Discard all broken shells and the ones that do not close tightly. 3. Remove the beard from each one. MAKING 4. In a large saucepan, rub the inner side with a buttered paper and... - 46.058

MAKING 1) In a serving dish, place the jicama, cucumbers, papaya, pineapple, kiwis, apple and mango. Lightly toss. 2) In a food processor, place peanuts to chop coarsely. Add the chile peppers, brown sugar and tamarind liquid and process to prepare a thick,... - 46.0326

GETTING READY 1) Sort the peas and wash them properly. MAKING 2) Combine together all the ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan, except for the salt, pepper and bacon bits. 3) Bring the mixture to a boil. 4) Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 45... - 45.8187

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven at 450ºF. MAKING 2. Take an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish and pour oil in it. 3. Now add potatoes, onion, salt, and pepper and mix well all the ingredients until potato turns soft and onions get thoroughly oil coated. Now... - 45.7395

GETTING READY 1) In a covered bowl, place the beef. 2) Combine together the basil, oil, onion powder, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, thyme and pepper. Mix well. 3) Pour the mixture all over the beef. 4) Cover the place in the fridge for 2 hours. MAKING 5) On... - 45.5846

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 325°. MAKING 2) Parboil green peppers, celery, carrots, and mushrooms for 10 minutes. 3) Then skewer meat and vegetables and place them in single layer on a roasting pan. 4) Season it with salt and pepper. 5) Make a sauce... - 45.3319

GETTING READY 1. Prepare the marinade in a medium bowl by combining first five ingredients. 2. Put in shrimp and let stand at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. MAKING 3. Using heavy non-stick skillet or wok, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high... - 44.9941

GETTING READY 1. In a mixing bowl combine the different salad ingredients. MAKING 2. In a screw top jar put all the dressing ingredients together. 3. Shake to mix well. SERVING 4. Serve beansprout salad with dressing. - 44.8293

MAKING 1. In a food processor or liquidizer jar, add the frozen spinach and pour in the water and stock. 2. Blend into a smooth puree. 3. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse 2 to 3 times, in short bursts, until well blended. 4. Tip the liquid into a... - 44.7292

MAKING: 1. In a pan, heat oil. 2. Saute onion and garlic in it for 3 minutes. 3. Add next 5 ingredients. 4. Cook and stir over low heat for 15 minutes. FINALIZING: 5. Sprinkle with parsley. SERVING: 6. Serve refried beans over hot rice. - 44.4675

MAKING 1. In a food processor or liquidizer jar, add the cucumber. 2. Pulse to chop finely but do not puree. 3. Add the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes. 4. Blend by pulsing in short bursts. 5. Tip into a bowl. 6. Stir in the tomatoes and season... - 44.4325

GETTING READY 1) In a vegetable steamer place the turnips and steam over boiling water, by covering for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Do not overcook. Place the turnips aside. MAKING 2) In a large flameproof casserole, add oil and heat over low heat.... - 44.3755

MAKING 1) In a large saucepan, fill water and bring the water to a boil. 2) Add the cauliflower, let the water return to a boil and cook over moderate heat until the cauliflower is just tender, about 5 minutes. 3) Drain the cauliflower into a colander and... - 44.2836

GETTING READY 1. Mix together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside. MAKING 2. Into large mixing bowl measure KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal and milk. 3. Let stand 2 minutes or until cereal is softened. 4. Put in honey, oil, molasses and egg. Beat well.... - 44.2079

Kurrakan porridge is creamy custard with rice flakes/oats in it . - 44.0649

GETTING READY 1) Mix all the ingredients of the sesame dressing to make the dressing. MAKING 2) To make the Asian coleslaw salad, toss the ingredients together. 3) Drizzle the sesame dressing. 4) Mix again. SERVING 6) Serve the Asian Coleslaw salad for... - 43.7803

GETTING READY 1) Rinse the chicken and pat dry. 2) In a small saucepan, melt the margarine and add all the remaining ingredients. Mix well and bring to a boil. 3) Pour the mixture into a blender container and blend till it is smooth. 4) In the sauce, marinate... - 43.6917

MAKING 1) In a large frying pan, lightly brown ground pork and drain fat. 2) Season it with salt. Keep aside. 3) In a bowl, mix corn starch and ginger, add water and mix it with meat. 4) Add reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic into meat. 5) Now... - 43.4757

MAKING 1. In a large bowl place bulgur. Pour this over boiling water. 2. Let it stand for 30 minutes so that the whole water gets absorbed. 3. Fluff grain with the help of a fork occasionally. 4. Cool bulgar. Add scallions, lemon juice, diced tomato, cooked... - 43.1221

GETTING READY 1) Discard the hard stalks and tough ribs from spring greens. 2) Layer few leaves on one another and tightly roll into a cigar shape. Finely slice the roll across to shred the leaves. Follow the same process to shred other leaves. 3) Blanch the... - 43.0244

GETTING READY 1) Trim fennel and cut it into thin slices. 2) In boiling salted water, blanch fennel for 5 minutes. 3) Drain the fennel slices and keep aside. 4) Peel onion and cut into rings. 5) Cut the tomatoes into slices. MAKING 6) In a salad bowl,... - 42.977

Put the spinach leaves in salted hot water. After 10 minutes, remove from water. For the stuffing 1. Heat the oil and fry the onion for 1/2 minute. 2. Add the green chillies and fry again for a few seconds. 3. Add the vegetables and salt and cook for 1... - 42.4721

1. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes until tender, 12 to 20 minutes, depending on size; drain. When cool enough to handle, peel and slice. 2. In another saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the cauliflower until just tender,... - 42.309

Preheat the broiler (or use a small kitchen blowtorch). Place the sea bass fillet under the hot broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, only as long as it takes for the skin to get browned and bubbly. Remove the fillets from the broiler and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze... - 41.9647

GETTING READY 1. In large bowl of electric mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water, about 5 minutes. 2. Put in KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal, mixing until combined. 3. Over low speed, beat in 1 cup of the all-purpose flour, the salt and oil. 4. Beat on high speed... - 41.8738

MAKING 1) Combine together all the ingredients with 1 cup of the reserved liquid from the canned legumes in a 2-quart saucepan. 2) Bring the ingredients to a boil. 3) Reduce the heat and gently simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, till the vegetables are... - 41.4204

MAKING 1) Slice the steak into thin pieces. 2) Combine together the gravy mix, water and soy sauce in a large frying pan. 3) Bring the contents to a boil, constantly stirring. 4) Add the steak and simmer till the meat is not red in color anymore. 5) Add the... - 41.4011

Spray a slow cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray. In prepared container, combine cabbage, apples, and onion. In a small bowl, combine water, vinegar, and Splenda. Add water mixture to cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine. Drop margarine by... - 40.5315

GETTING READY 1. Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends. 2. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick roundels. MAKING 3. In a medium sauté pan, heat peanut oil over moderate heat. 3. Add the zucchini and toss in the oil until glazed. 5. Pour in water and add a... - 40.2802

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350°. MAKING 2. In a mixing bowl mix all the ingredients except honey. 3. Pour the ingredients in a baking dish. 4. Pour honey over the lentil mixture. 5. Bake for 60 minutes keeping the dish covered. 6. Uncover the dish and... - 39.7626

GETTING READY 1. In a blender mix in all ingredients except lamb and mushrooms processing until finely minced. MAKING 2. Arrange each mushroom on baking sheet after brushing generously with mixture. 3. Using a lamb cube top each mushroom. 4. Broil about 4... - 39.66

GETTING READY 1) Cut away the woody parts from the spinach roots and discard the rotten spinach stems, if any. 2) Place on a colander, to rinse well in plenty of clean, cold water. MAKING 3) In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, dip the crowns to... - 39.2116

MAKING 1. In medium skillet, heat oil and cook carrots, snow peas and green bell pepper over medium heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. 2. Put in water chestnuts, tomato, cucumber and sweet n sour spicy French dressing blended with... - 39.1386

This is one of my favorite dishes to get at Dim Sum. It's light and has an amazing texture due to the combination of gelatin and evaporated milk. - 39.057

MAKING 1.Heat oil in a large heavy skillet and cook cabbage and sprouts in it for 5 minutes. 2.Add caraway seeds, sea salt and paprika and mix well. SERVING 3.Serve warm with broiled onions. - 37.5552

1. Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan. Add soy sauce, honey and red wine vinegar. Add fillet and cook over a high heat to sear until brown on all sides. 2. Transfer fillet to an ovenproof dish and bake in a moderate oven for 30-40 minutes or until just... - 36.9377

GETTING READY 1. Place the spinach in a colander and wash thoroughly under running cold water. 2. Drain well. MAKING 3. In a medium sauté pan, heat peanut oil over moderate heat. 4. Add the spinach and toss in the oil until wilted. 5. Sprinkle a generous... - 36.7077