Chinese Dining Out

Chinese cuisine is typically a healthy option but high fat surprises lurk on every menu. By reviewing our recommendations and making low fat choices, you can enjoy a variety of Oriental specialities.

Top tips

       Do not ask for prawn crackers or rice crackers before your meal.

       Ask for your meal to be prepared without MSG (monosodium glutamate, an artificial flavour enhancer).

       Order boiled or steamed rice, avoid egg-fried rice.

       Choose dishes which are stir-fried, not deep fried, and ask for only a small amount of oil to be used.

       Do not add salt to your food - a little light soy sauce will add lots of extra flavour.

Healthy Choices

 

Starters

       Clear broths like wanton, chicken & sweetcorn and hot & sour soups and shellfish

Main Courses

       Steamed, roast or stir-fried chicken, pork, fillet steak or seafood

       Stir-fried vegetable dishes

       Bean sauces such as yellow bean or black bean sauce, oyster sauce, ginger and hoi sin or plum sauce

Side Orders:

       Steamed or boiled rice or noodles

       Bean curd or tofu

       Extra vegetables including snow peas, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, string beans, Beansprouts, bok choy, mushrooms and Chinese broccoli

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       Fresh fruit platter

       Rice cakes

       Green tea

Foods to Avoid

Starters:

       Deep-fried parcels such as spring rolls, wantons, sesame toasts and dumplings

Main Courses:

       Duck, especially with skin

       Deep-fried and battered chicken, pork or prawns

       Nut-based sauces such as satay (peanut) or cashew nut sauces

Side Orders:

rice and deep-fried or crispy noodles

       Prawn crackers

Desserts:

       Banana or pineapple fritters

       Toffee apples

       Fried ice-cream