Diabetic-Friendly Chinese Recipes - Omnivore's Cookbook

Easy Pork Soup with Lily Flower

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:25:58 +0000

A fast and easy sliced pork soup made with aromatics and lily flowers for a hearty yet refreshing taste. It is a great dish to make when you feel under the weather, to gain strength during postpartum, or if you simply need a comforting soup for dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} This easy pork soup with lily ...

Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:24:24 +0000

This pork and cabbage stir fry is an irresistible homestyle dish that is easy to make and very comforting. It combines tender slices of marinated pork with sweet, buttery Taiwanese flat cabbage. Try it and you’ll be surprised how something so simple can be so satisfying! Pork and cabbage stir fry is one of those ...

Chinese Red Braised Lamb (红烧羊肉)

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:02:16 +0000

Try this Chinese-style braised lamb cooked in a savory sauce with very simple seasonings until tender and juicy. It will have everyone asking for seconds! Serve it over steamed rice for a special dinner, or enjoy them throughout the week as meal prep. Growing up in Northern China, one of my favorite dishes from my ...

4-Ingredient Yu Choy Stir Fry (清炒菜心)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:13:27 +0000

This simple yu choy stir fry requires only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to put together. It’s a quick side dish you can throw together in a rush to add nutrition to your dinner. {Gluten-Free, Vegan} Chinese greens, such as yu choy, gai lan, water spinach and baby bok choy are perfect vegetables for making ...

Dried Tofu and Celery Stir Fry (西芹炒香干)

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 20:47:20 +0000

Dried tofu and celery stir fry is a satisfying and healthy main dish that you can put together in no time. The crunchy celery and chewy smoked tofu are cooked with a small amount of ground pork to enhance their flavor, along with ginger, garlic and soy sauce. It’s super easy to make and tastes ...

Easy Chinese Steamed Chicken

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:12:45 +0000

Chinese steamed chicken is easy to make and features tender juicy chicken cooked in a savory sauce full of umami and aroma. The dish can be prepared ahead of time and is fast to cook, making it a perfect appetizer or main dish for dinner. {Gluten-Free Adaptable} Steamed chicken is a traditional homestyle Cantonese dish ...

Spinach Egg Drop Soup

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:19:39 +0000

Introducing spinach egg drop soup, a quick and simple soup that is satisfying to drink and full of nutrition. It is a great side dish to serve with your dinner, helping you add more green vegetables to your table. {Gluten-Free} I often serve spinach egg drop soup for dinner, because it only uses a few ...

Beef and Celery Stir Fry

Maggie Zhu — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19:24:08 +0000

Cook this beef and celery stir fry and serve it with steamed rice for a satisfying meal. The tender, juicy beef and crisp celery are brought together with a savory aromatic sauce. It’s quick to make, balanced in nutrition, and perfect for dinner. {Gluten-Free adaptable} Beef and celery stir fry is always on our lunch ...

Watercress Stir Fry (炒西洋菜)

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:49:40 +0000

Watercress stir fry is a quick and easy side dish that is rich in flavor and full of nutrients. Spend 10 minutes to make this dish and complete your dinner! {Vegetarian Adaptable, Gluten-Free Adaptable} Leafy greens are an important component of the Chinese dinner table due to their health benefits. In fact, many families try ...

Seafood Tofu Stew

Maggie Zhu — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:56:00 +0000

Seafood Tofu Stew is a delicious and nourishing homestyle dish that is super easy to make. If you need a quick, hot one-pot dinner for a cold day, this stew is perfect for you. {Gluten-Free} You may not have heard of seafood tofu stew before, since it’s not something you’d see on a restaurant menu. ...