San Choi Bow
This recipe is a wonderful source of protein
and essential nutrients.
It is quick and yummy recipe that kids love
to fold up and eat!
400g chicken mince
1 cup quinoa
1 small tin of water chestnuts, drained
1 small knob of ginger, minced
1 med chilli (optional)
½ cup (100ml) tamari (gluten free soy sauce)
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp macadamia nut oil
1 cup bean sprouts
2 tbsp corn flour
8 iceberg lettuce cups
Coriander sprigs, chopped
Carrot strips to garnish
- Cover the quinoa with water and simmer until all water has been absorbed with the lid on. It should be soft now and ready for use.
- Heat oil in wok and cook the mince, water chestnuts, ginger until browned, stirring constantly to break up any lumps.
- Add tamari and maple syrup and cook for a further few minutes.
- Mix corn flour with a little water and add a little at a time to mince to thicken.
- Check seasoning and adjust to taste.
- Add bean sprouts just before serving and stir though. Garnish with coriander and carrot.
- Spoon into washed and trimmed lettuce cups at the table – kids love to do this. Fold over and eat!
Enjoy!
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A quick and healthy dinner the whole family can enjoy!
Adapated from a recipe from the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat Cookbook.
A little about Quinoa (keen-wah). Quinoa is actually a seed and not a grain and is a complete protein, meaning it provides the body with all nine essential amino acids. In addition to being a good source of protein, quinoa is rich in zinc, iron, potassium and also contains vitamin E, and selenium, which help to control weight and reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Studies suggest quinoa is high in antioxidant activity, helping to protect the body from free radical damage. Like other grains, quinoa is rich in lignans, a phytonutrient found to reduce the risk of heart disease as well as certain types of cancer.
Read more at Suite101: Quinoa Nutrition Facts: Health Benefits of Seed High in Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants http://www.suite101.com/content/nutritional-benefits-of-quinoa-a189657#ixzz1EkHgSFLC
