Hi my name is Angela Jensen. I chose this recipe because it is super delicious and there are always plenty of leftovers, which comes in handy. These recipe is super easy to follow and it makes your house smell wonderful when you first put in the garlic.
Taste: The over all taste of this meal is wonderful! There is just enough spice to make it interesting, however if you don't like spice you can adjust how much Sriaracha sauce you add to the recipe making it completely your own. And who doesn't like shrimp!?!
Ease of Preparation: This meal is super easy to make. I don't cook very often and I was able to figure it all out. I found out that if you get all the vegetables cut up and ingredients out before you start the cooking process it makes things much easier. All the cooking knowledge you need for this meal is how to stir so it doesn't burn to the pan.
Ingredients:
4 portions jasmine rice
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/4 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp lite soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice vinegar (normal vinegar works)
2 Tbsp chili garlic sauce (SRIARCHA sauce is what I use)
2 tsp olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (not needed)
1 shollot, minced (onion works as well)
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (adds spice)
1/4 cup egg substitute (1 egg mixed works as well)
Directions:
1: Prepare jasmine rice according to its directions; keep warm.
2: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together shrimp, cornstarch and white pepper; set aside
3: In a small mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar and Sriarcha sauce, set aside.
4: Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic, ginger, shallot and jalapeno; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add shrimp to mixture to wok or skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then add the chicken broth mixture and stir-fry for 1 more minute.
5: While stirring, slowly pour the egg substitute into the shrimp mixture. Continue to cook, stirring constantly for another 30 seconds.
6: Divide the rice into four portions. Spoon a portion of shrimp over each serving of rice. And serve!
Nutritional Values:
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 225.8
Total Fat: 6.0 g
Cholesterol: 172.6 mg
Sodium: 1,392.1 mg
Total Carbs: 14.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 26.4 g
*Sugar content is varied*
Fats and Sugars: This meal is relatively low on fats and sugars. The sugar content will vary on the type of ketchup you use in your recipe. Shrimp has a low source of natural fats and makes this dish so low in fats and allows you to not worry about cutting it close in your fat intake for the day.
Vitamins and Minerals: The garlic in this meal is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals that many of us commonly lack, including; manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B, and even calcium. Onions have folic acid and are a good source of dietary fibers, iron, and are low in sodium
Vitamin C can protect you against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling. Selenium is an essential mineral for cognitive function and a healthy immune system. Calcium helps to strengthen your bones and repair body tissues. Iron helps metabolize proteins and helps produces red blood cells. These are just some of the very important functions of the vitamins and minerals we need in our lives to help us function and stay healthy.
Proteins and Carbohydrates: Shrimp is an excellent source of healthy protein, the egg is also a complete source of protein because they have all the essential amino acids. The rice is a good source of carbs, and provides fast and instant energy, just remember not to eat to much or you might go over your daily intake maxium. Rice also can help stabilize blood sugar levels, help in weight loss efforts, and can also provide protection against dysentery, cancer, and heart disease.
Negatives: This meal requires alot of reduced sodium and lite items that if you do not use yow will be on the board of your recommended values. If you choose not to use the reduced and lite items remember to avoid extra sodium intake because too much sodium in your diet can lead to things like high blood pressure, heart diseases that often can lead to strokes or heart attacks.
What to ADD to your meal:This recipe is lacking in fruits and calcium. So I suggest to add a glass of Skim milk and a bowl of fruit on the side. Now with those you should have all the food groups and a wonderful tasting meal!
Enjoy!
Angela Jensen
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