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Source: Patricia Chuey, RD | Category: Entrees, Diabetes-Friendly

Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Jumbo Prawns

Greens like Bok Choy, Sui Choy and Chinese cabbage are loaded with nutrients including folic acid and calcium and well worth making a regular part of your weekly meals.

Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Jumbo Prawns recipe made with canola oil by Patricia Chuey

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb jumbo prawns, fresh or frozen, thawed 250 g
  • 1 Tbsp cooking sherry 15 mL
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch, divided 15 mL
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil 30 mL
  • 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger root gingerroot 15 mL
  • 1/2 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth 125 mL
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar 2.5 mL
  • 1/2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 7 mL
  • 1/2 lb bok choy, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces 250 g
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms or 6-8 dried shiitake mushrooms* 250 mL
1/ jumbo prawns, fresh or frozen, thawed1 Tbsp cooking sherry1 Tbsp cornstarch, divided2 Tbsp canola oil1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger root gingerroot1/2 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth1/2 tsp granulated sugar1/2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce1/ bok choy, cut into 1 inch pieces1 cup fresh mushrooms or 6-8 dried shiitake mushrooms*

Instructions

  • 1. In large bowl, toss prawns with cooking sherry and ½ Tbsp (7 mL) cornstarch.
  • 2. In wok or large saucepan, heat canola oil over medium high heat. Add ginger and stir fry for about 1 minute. Add prawns and stir fry until pink. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • 3. In small bowl or cup, mix together chicken broth, sugar, soy sauce and remaining cornstarch.
  • 4. If needed, add a little more canola oil to the pan, add the bok choy and mushrooms. Stir fry for about 3 minutes. Return prawns and add chicken broth mixture. Serve hot from pan over steamed rice or noodles, if desired.
  • Tip: *If using dried whole mushrooms (available affordably in the ethnic aisle), place in a bowl and cover with boiling hot water and allow to stand for at least 20 minutes. When rehydrated, chop in halves or quarters.

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Per Serving

Calories140
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol90 mg
Carbohydrates6 g
Fiber1 g
Protein12 g
Sodium440 mg

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