Egg Foo Yung?

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Egg Foo Yung?
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Mon, 09-18-2006 - 4:21pm

Is Egg Foo Yung (with gravy on teh side) okay for Phase 1? I would think it's just egg, bean sprouts, onion, and whatever meat or veggies you have added. I have the taste for Egg Foo Yung but didn't know if it was okay...

Thanks,

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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: moe1979
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 4:39pm

Hi,


Here's the response from the official South Beach nutritionist regarding Egg Foo Young:


Because it is a fried item, it would not be the best choice to have. Here is our link about "Chinese Food" which discuss' more about the better choices on the "Beach" and the ones to avoid.



















To give Americanized Chinese food a South Beach makeover




, minimize the huge amounts of saturated fat used to prepare it. Ask that your dish be prepared without MSG, the flavoring agent often used in Chinese cuisine. While it's made from beets, a healthy vegetable, MSG has a very high glycemic index (GI).

Try egg drop soup or any combination of steamed fresh vegetables prepared with small amounts of meat, poultry, or seafood. Stay away from: steamed rice (it has a high GI); the deep-fried, crispy noodles; egg rolls; fried dumplings; spareribs; lo mein; moo goo gai pan; Peking duck; and entrees described on the menu as "crispy" or "sweet and sour."

Also, many sauces may be thickened with cornstarch. Ask the waiter for sauces prepared without added cornstarch.

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Registered: 04-01-2005
In reply to: moe1979
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 4:48pm

You can make your own at home. Here is my recipe:



Egg Foo Yung - Phase 2 (P1 adaptable)

6 large eggs
1 t salt
1 t dry sherry
dash black pepper
1/2 cup diced cooked pork, chicken, beef, shrimp or crabmeat
1/2 c finely diced celery
1/2 c finely diced mushrooms (any variety)
1 can bean sprouts, drained
1/4 c finely diced onion
3 T canola, corn or peanut oil
Gravy (if desired, omit for P1)

Directions: Gently beat the eggs with the salt, pepper, and sherry. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Heat oil in nonstick wok or fry-pan over med-high heat. When hot, add large spoonfuls of mixture to the hot oil. Let the eggs sit without stirring until the bottom is slightly set but the top is still runny. With a spatula, turn each 'pancake' over to set the mixture on both sides. Serve immediately with gravy if desired.

Gravy Directions:
I used one half of a package of brown gravy mix. Mix with 1/2 c water, 1 T dry sherry and 2 t soy sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring contantly until thickened.

If P2, serve with brown rice. For P1 serve with steamed broccoli or spinach.

Enjoy!

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Registered: 09-07-2006
In reply to: moe1979
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 4:49pm
darn....sad, but thanks
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Registered: 09-07-2006
In reply to: moe1979
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 4:58pm
thanks!! The recipe doesn't look too hard. I might try it tonight
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Registered: 04-01-2005
In reply to: moe1979
Mon, 09-18-2006 - 5:35pm

Let me know how it turns out! Enjoy!


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