Wok Your Weight Away
This past week, while making my normal run around the cafeteria, I happened upon the Action station. This is an interactive station where you are allowed to select the type and amount of ingredients and then watch as it is prepared for you.I was so thrilled with my calorie-friendly choices that I could barely wait to share them with you. And, as usual, my mind tends to expand on the ideas when I sleep. This has led to some interesting thoughts. READ MORE...
How many of you remember fondue pots? This used to be the craze when I was young. Whether it was a meat and vegetable fondue using cooking oil, bread and fruit fondue using cheese or a dessert fondue using fruits and cake dipped in chocolate, they provided interactive fun and camaraderie among friends and family.
So, I was thinking, why not come up with a healthy version of interactive food. This can be used for family gatherings, parties with friends or even at work get-togethers.
What about a Wok Party? Wok cooking is done relatively quickly and uses very little fluid. It seals in the flavors and the nutrients of the fruits and vegetables and makes the meal quite tasty. Very little oil is used when quickly turning and stirring the ingredients in a very hot pan and is commonly referred to as “stir-frying” or, in the Chinese culture, the chao (chow) method.
Here we go! Plan the festivities by having each person bring one or more of the stir-fry ingredients. Set out some cereal size bowls and, buffet style, line up an attractive array of food selections. Let your imagination run wild; the possibilities are endless!
Each person can then fill their bowl with their favorite ingredients and then watch in amazement, as their meal is prepared to their specifications! It’s not only healthy, but addresses the needs of vegetarians and meat lovers alike. It shows you care about meeting the needs and tastes of each guest and is a way for them to feel quite special. As for the wok master, you may be able to take turns being the wok chef or allow the person who normally claims the outside grilling duties to try their hand at wok cooking.
MAIN INGREDIENT SELECTIONS
Beef, 53 calories per oz
Chicken, 31 calories per oz
Fish, 27 calories per oz
Pork, 47 calories per oz
Shrimp, 30 calories per oz
Tofu, 41 calories per oz
ADDITIONS
Olive Oil, 39 calories per tsp
Minced Garlic, 4 calories per tsp
ACCOMPANYING SELECIONS
Baby Corn, 15 calories per oz
Bean Sprouts, 31 calories per cup
Broccoli, 31 calories per cup
Cabbage, 21 calories per cup
Carrots, 45 calories per cup
Green Beans, 18 calories per ½ cup
Green Peppers, 18 calories per cup
Lettuce, shredded, 8 calories per cup
Mushrooms, 8 calories per ½ cup
Onions, 48 calories per cup
Pea Pods, 41 calories per cup
Pineapple, 74 calories per cup
Water Chestnuts, 60 calories per ½ cup
TOPPINGS
Hot Pepper Flakes
Soy Sauce, 8 calories per TBSP
Serve with ½ (103 calories) to 1 cup (206 calories) of steamed white rice, and let the evening begin. There’s sure to be a lot of conversation and it is such a healthy, filling and tasty way to eat!
You may want to look for some spicy sauces to accompany or add to the stir-fry. Here are a few to consider:
Ginger Scallion Soy Sauce
Plum Sauce
A mere ¼ cup of sauce will go a long way in adding additional flavor and keeping the calories within acceptable limits. To obtain an acute calorie count on the sauces, simply add the calories of all the ingredients together and measure the total volume and divide accordingly.
Enjoy the holidays, try something new, have a party and be healthy together! Happy Holidays and Wok Your Weight Away!!!
So, I was thinking, why not come up with a healthy version of interactive food. This can be used for family gatherings, parties with friends or even at work get-togethers.
What about a Wok Party? Wok cooking is done relatively quickly and uses very little fluid. It seals in the flavors and the nutrients of the fruits and vegetables and makes the meal quite tasty. Very little oil is used when quickly turning and stirring the ingredients in a very hot pan and is commonly referred to as “stir-frying” or, in the Chinese culture, the chao (chow) method.
Here we go! Plan the festivities by having each person bring one or more of the stir-fry ingredients. Set out some cereal size bowls and, buffet style, line up an attractive array of food selections. Let your imagination run wild; the possibilities are endless!
Each person can then fill their bowl with their favorite ingredients and then watch in amazement, as their meal is prepared to their specifications! It’s not only healthy, but addresses the needs of vegetarians and meat lovers alike. It shows you care about meeting the needs and tastes of each guest and is a way for them to feel quite special. As for the wok master, you may be able to take turns being the wok chef or allow the person who normally claims the outside grilling duties to try their hand at wok cooking.
MAIN INGREDIENT SELECTIONS
Beef, 53 calories per oz
Chicken, 31 calories per oz
Fish, 27 calories per oz
Pork, 47 calories per oz
Shrimp, 30 calories per oz
Tofu, 41 calories per oz
ADDITIONS
Olive Oil, 39 calories per tsp
Minced Garlic, 4 calories per tsp
ACCOMPANYING SELECIONS
Baby Corn, 15 calories per oz
Bean Sprouts, 31 calories per cup
Broccoli, 31 calories per cup
Cabbage, 21 calories per cup
Carrots, 45 calories per cup
Green Beans, 18 calories per ½ cup
Green Peppers, 18 calories per cup
Lettuce, shredded, 8 calories per cup
Mushrooms, 8 calories per ½ cup
Onions, 48 calories per cup
Pea Pods, 41 calories per cup
Pineapple, 74 calories per cup
Water Chestnuts, 60 calories per ½ cup
TOPPINGS
Hot Pepper Flakes
Soy Sauce, 8 calories per TBSP
Serve with ½ (103 calories) to 1 cup (206 calories) of steamed white rice, and let the evening begin. There’s sure to be a lot of conversation and it is such a healthy, filling and tasty way to eat!
You may want to look for some spicy sauces to accompany or add to the stir-fry. Here are a few to consider:
Ginger Scallion Soy Sauce
Plum Sauce
A mere ¼ cup of sauce will go a long way in adding additional flavor and keeping the calories within acceptable limits. To obtain an acute calorie count on the sauces, simply add the calories of all the ingredients together and measure the total volume and divide accordingly.
Enjoy the holidays, try something new, have a party and be healthy together! Happy Holidays and Wok Your Weight Away!!!
8 Comments:
You are creative! :-)
Why thank you, Ms Jennifer. Just as you do with recipes, we must be ever vigilant in trying to find new ways to be creative and resourceful when making lifetime changes to healthy eating and activity. All the best to you ..
Hi Dear,
Thanks for the informative article. I never thought it could be done this way.
Perhaps now i will start thinking in the new way about the various recepies.
With Regards
Barbara
Love this article! Some of my favorite and tasty experiments come from my wok Ms. Ranae! ; )
Wow , really its a new ways to be creative and resourceful when making lifetime changes to healthy eating and activity.
Thanks for sharing ..... :)
Nice choice of a low calorie ingredients :D
Hi,
Thanks for the informative article. I never thought it could be done this way.In my opinion every one in this world need a miracle. Every one want to become slim and good looking. Perhaps now i will start thinking in the new way about the various recepies.Your post is so nice keep sharing.
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