Bean Curd Sticks with Chinese Black Mushrooms and Green Beans
Dietitian of Department of Health said, "Dried bean curd is a good
source of protein. It is easily chewable and is suitable for people with
poor appetite."
Ingredients: (To Serve 4)
| Dried bean curd sticks | 3 ½ pieces (approx. 90g) |
| Chinese black mushrooms (dried) | 3 pieces (approx. 12g) |
| Green beans | 2 taels (80g) |
| Carrot | ½ piece (approx. 75g) |
| Vegetable oil (such as peanut oil, canola oil and corn oil, etc.) | 3 teaspoons |
Seasonings:
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Soy sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Sesame oil | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Water | 2/3 cup (160 ml) |
Thickening：
| Cornstarch | 1½ teaspoons |
| Water | 2 tablespoons |
Cooking Method:
| 1. | Soak and section the bean curd sticks and tie into knots. Soak, trim, and slice the mushrooms. |
| 2. | Rinse, trim and section the green beans. Peel, rinse, and section the carrot. |
| 3. | Heat the oil in a non-stick wok or pan. Stir-fry the mushrooms, beans and carrot. Stir in the seasoning sauce and bean curd and bring to boil. Cover and braise. Stir in the thickening sauce. |
Per Serving:
| Energy(kcal) | 167 |
| Carbohydrate(g) | 11 |
| Protein(g) | 12 |
| Fat(g) | 8 |
| Cholesterol(mg) | 0 |
| Dietary Fibre(g) | 1.5 |
| Sodium(mg) | 685 |
The energy and nutrient content above is estimated according to the
information compiled from the USDA Nutrient data Laboratory. Values are for
reference only.
This recipe is provided by the Elderly Health Service, Department of Health.
Extract from CookSmart, Issue 26
