Ginger Noodles with Sesame Egg Strips

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Ginger Noodles with Sesame Egg Strips Photo
Ginger Noodles with Sesame Egg Strips
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Even though this recipe gets most of its protein from eggs, it's virtually cholesterol free. Only the egg whites are used, thus eliminating the fat and cholesterol that is contained in the yolks.
Ingredients:
5
egg whites

6
teaspoons teriyaki sauce, divided

3
teaspoons toasted sesame seeds,* divided

1
teaspoon dark sesame oil

1/2
cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
tablespoon minced fresh ginger

6
ounces Chinese rice noodles or vermicelli, cooked and well drained

1/3
cup sliced green onions


*To toast sesame seeds, spread seeds in small skillet. Shake skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until seeds begin to pop and turn golden.

 
Preparation:
1.
Beat together egg whites, 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.

2.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil; heat until hot. Pour egg mixture into skillet; cook 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until bottom of omelet is set. Turn omelet over; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute. Slide out onto plate; cool and cut into 1/2-inch strips.

3.
Add broth, ginger and remaining 4 teaspoons teriyaki sauce to skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium. Add noodles; heat through. Add omelet strips and onions; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons sesame seeds.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: about 3/4 cup
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 16 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 19 %
Calories 111
Protein 7 g
Sodium 226 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1/2
Starch 1
Fat 1/2


This recipe appears in: Chinese


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