CookSmart (15th Issue) Page18

EatSmart Recipes

Braised Chicken & Sweet Corn in Pumpkin Sauce, with Rice

"3 Less" Dish

Feature

It's clever to make gravy with pumpkin for a rich and delicious dish, because of the reduced fat and salt content. Pumpkin is not only tasty, but also nutritious, especially for its antioxidant nature arising from carotene and vitamin A. Antioxidants help prevent cancer and protect the heart and blood vessels.

Carmela LEE

Registered Dietitian (UK); Education Sub-committee of Hong Kong Nutritional Association

Cooking Method

1. Cook the pumpkin and onion in boiling water for 15 minutes. Take 40ml of the water, mix with the pumpkin and onion, blend all in an electric blender. Let stand.
2. Skin the chicken nuggets. Wash thoroughly. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, sugar and cornstarch. Mix well with 10ml of water and set aside for 15 minutes.
3. Boil water. Blanch the chicken nuggets until merely done. Blanch the corn kernels and shredded sweet pepper as well, then let stand.
4. Heat the pumpkin paste. Pour in the corn kernels, shredded sweet pepper, chicken nuggets and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to the boil, remove from heat, and serve with rice.