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Healthy, Gourmet Asian Recipes
--- ALL RECIPE PAGES HAVE BEEN UPDATED TO THE NEW 2023 PLAN ---
The following, are all of my Weight Watchers Asian recipes for Dim Sum, Soups and Main Dishes, which are included in my 5th Cookbook, "Cookbook Volume 5: Asian Cuisine". My cookbook focuses not just on Panda Express copycat recipes... which is what 99% of the 'skinny' food bloggers do, but rather, I wanted to branch out and feature a wide range of recipes from different parts of Asia. My cookbook features my skinnied-down version of Traditional Asian food, from the following countries: Cambodia, China, Korea, Japan, The Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. My goal is to work every single recipe, meticulously, so they are as low in fat, calories & 'points' as possible, without sacrificing flavor or portion sizes.
Appetizers & Soups
Char Siu Bao
Meat Filled Steamed Buns
My lighter take on Chinese steamed buns with bbq pork. MINE are filled with chopped/minced Teriyaki chicken, then steamed till huge and fluffy, for way less points.
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Chicken Satay
Thai Seasoned Chicken Skewers
Seasoned with garlic, shallots, turmeric, coriander, coconut milk and a bunch of other Thai flavors. Goes AWESOME with my low point Satay Peanut Sauce.
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Chinese Lettuce Cups
Seasoned Minced Meat & Veggies
Also known as San Choy Bow, the filling for these cups is a savory mix of ground meat, water chestnuts, ginger, garlic, carrot, mushroom, onion and more.
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Egg Drop Soup
A Dine-in Classic
A simple and creamy Asian soup, made with a delicious broth with scallions, turmeric, loads of 'umami' and swirled ribbons of feathered eggs.
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Gyoza Potstickers
Full Sized, Homemade Potstickers
My low point recipe for these babies, is a mashup of Japanese & Chinese style potstickers. Japanese for the size and wrappers, Chinese for the filling mixture.
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Hot & Sour Soup
Sweet, Spicy & Hearty
This is NOT the clear bowl of broth you get with your $5 lunch special. This baby's a full blown meal. Loaded to the gills with meat, tofu, veggies and flavor.
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Meatballs: Sweet & Sour
Sweet, Savory and Sour
Asian seasoned ground turkey, cocktail sized meatballs, with a thick glaze of water, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and 0 calorie sweetener.
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Meatballs: Vietnamese
Good Morning Vietnam!T
Baked meatballs, filled with ginger, garlic, fish sauce, Asian chili sauce, lime zest, scallions, cilantro and mint. Served with a thick glaze.
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Shumai Dumplings
Steamed meat filled dumplings
You know those AMAZEBALLS steamed dumplings you get at Chinese Dim Sum places, filled with steamed ground meat? Now you can make them at home, for low points.
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Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Fresh spring rolls with variations
A rainbow of thin sliced vegetables and fragrant herbs, with shrimp or chicken, wrapped in an ultra thing, nearly transluscent, rice paper wrapper.
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Wonton Soup
Asian Broth with Homemade Dumplings
A delicious chicken broth, seasoned with ginger, garlic and sesame oil, LOADED with fresh, homemade dumplings (6 full sized dumplings per serving).
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Wor Wonton Soup
Wonton Soup After Hitting The Gym
Wonton Soup 2.0! Homemade dumplings, chicken, shrimp, carrots, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bok chow, ginger, garlic and TONS of flavor. This soup's a meal.
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Adobo Chicken
The Unofficial Dish of The Phillipines
This sweet, tangy, savory chicken dish is kicked up a notch with the addition of whole black peppercorns, then braised in a thick, rich sauce. It's smoky & awesome.
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Bahn Mi Sandwich
Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich
The official sandwich of Vietnam. Tender chicken, spicy/savory spread, fresh cilantro and cucumber slices, with pickled carrots, radish and jalapeno slices.
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Beef Luk Lak
Vietnamese Peppered Beef
This popular Vietnamese street food, pairs tender chunks of trimmed sirloin, with veggies and a thick & savory sauce, loaded with coarse ground black pepper.
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Beijing Chicken
Sweet, Savory, Tangy & Spicy
My WW-ified version of the "Beijing Beef" entree from Panda Express. Breaded & Baked CHICKEN pieces, with onions, red bell peppers, and some sweet heat.
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Bibimbap
Korean Rice Bowl of Awesomeness
A rainbow of sauteed vegetables and spinach, with seasoned chicken breast, topped with a sweet and spicy Korean pepper sauce, with a runny yolk egg on top.
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Black Pepper Chicken
Savory & Peppery Chicken
My WW-ified version of the entree from Panda Express. Chicken breast pieces in a rich and savory black pepper sauce, loaded with onions, celery and panda.
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Bulgogi Beef Stir Fry
Marinated Korean Beef Stir Fry
The famous Bulgogi Beef from Korean BBQ houses, is used as the base for a beef & vegetable stir fry. This allows us to stretch the points and servings of the dish.
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Chicken & Broccoli
Eat Mor Chickin!
This is my 'skinnied' version of the traditional Beef Broccoli entree that you'll find at most Asian restaraunts. Though I use chicken, you can use beef, Karen.
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Chicken Japchae
Korean glass noodles stir fry
This famous Korean noodle dish, featuring translucent 'glass' noodles, is loaded with with chicken, veggies and toasted sesame seeds, with a sweet/savory sauce.
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Chicken Mai Fun
Chicken & veggies with rice noodles
Thin vermicelli rice noodles, flavored with dark soy sauce and sesame oil, tossed with chicken breast pieces, vegetables and a savory soy/oyster/ginger sauce.
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Chicken Panang Curry
It's a WW miracle
Tender chicken in a savory, rich, spicy curry sauce with vegetables and coconut milk. Skinnying down a recipe with over 2 cups of coconut milk, sure was fun.
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Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
Chicken & Peppers With A Rich Sauce
Sauteed chicken breast pieces with bell peppers and onions, slathered in a savory and dark sauce of black beans and dark soy sauce. This baby's loaded with Umami.
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Chop Suey
Chicken & Sauce with TONS of Veggies
A huge platter full of different vegetables and in this case, chicken, coated in a thick and savory, yet surprisingly mild sauce. Great for a quick family meal.
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Chow Mein Noodles
Savory Noodles with Veggies
Yet another miracle worthy food item on my site, what a surprise. This is a skinnied down version of the Chow Mein from Panda Express. You're welcome, World.
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Drunken Noodles
Super Awesome Thai Street Food
Wide rice noodles, loaded with chicken, basil, chili peppers, ginger and TONS of Thai flavors. This dish gets its name from being a favorite dish for hangovers.
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General Tso's Chicken
Finally, a legit Low Point version
Breaded chunks of chicken breast, in a SPICY, savory, sweet, thick and sticky glaze, with plenty of garlic and fresh ginger. Garnished with sesame seeds and wonder.
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Hoisin Chicken
Sweet Salty & Savory
A very simple, yet tasty dish of chicken, red bell peppers, onions, ginger and snow peas, covered with a thick and delicous Hoisin sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner.
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Honey Garlic Chicken
Sweet, Thick & Saucy
Unlike regular 'skinny blogger' recipes, my version doesn't have a high point, one-note sauce. Mine's a fraction of the points/calories, with more depth of flavor.
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Hunan Chicken
Hunan NOT HUMAN!!!!
This savory, spicy and sweet dish is piled high with veggies, like chop suey... but it has a thick, rich sauce that allows you to easily customize the heat level.
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Korean Glazed Chicken
Korean 'Gochujang' Sticky Chicken
This dish is inspired by a Korean favorite. Savory and spicy marinated chicken breast, cooked, sliced into thick strips, then glazed in a sweet, sticky sauce.
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Kung Pao Chicken
Bring On The Pain!
Tender chunks of chicken breast in a savory and mildly sweet SPICY sauce, with peanuts. This is a heavily ww-ified recipe with LOTS of ingredient swaps in it.
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Lemongrass Chicken
A little taste of Saigon
Vietnamese style stir fry. Turmeric coated chicken breast pieces, cooked with onions, bell peppers, garlic & cilantro, loaded with fresh minced lemongrass.
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Miso Ginger Glazed Salmon
Sweet & Savory Japanese Style Fish
Salmon Filets marinated in a mixture of miso paste, rice vinegar, ginger, soy and more. Baked, then finished under the Broiler for a dark and crispy crust.
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Mongolian Chicken
Savory, Sweet & Spicy
A lightened up version of classic Mongolian Beef. Chicken breast in sweet and savory sauce, with Asian chili sauce and lots of fresh ginger and garlic.
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Moo Goo Gai Pan
Moo Goo Say Whaaa???
This recipe makes a huge platter of stir fried chicken and vegetables, in a thick, gravy-like 'clear' sauce. Consisting of spices and thickened broth.
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Mushroom Chicken
Take A Hike, Panda!
This dish is freaking delicious and 1,000x better than Chinese fast food or take-out. Plus, it's so low in points that you'll be eating it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Orange Chicken
TRADITIONAL Orange Chicken
Where all 'skinny' bloggers are busy making sickeningly sweet, 1-note Panda Express copycat orange chicken... I modified a traditional chinese recipe, tons more flavor.
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Pad Thai Noodles
Thai Rice Noodles
The most popular Thia noodle dish in the US. Let's face it, we all know what it is and for most of us, it's the only Thai noodle dish that we actually ever order.
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Pancit Sotanghon
Filipino Rice Noodles
A huge family-style platter of thin rice noodles, loaded with chicken, shrimp and vegetables, coated with a ligh and savory sauce. This is one's for my 'pino Kaibegans.
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Sesame Chicken
Chinese Food Done Right
We use smart cooking techniques, to skinny down a traditional recipe, while still keeping it low in points, AND KEEPING THE CHICKEN BREADED!! Booyah, baby.
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Shrimp With Lobster Sauce
Shrimp & Ground Meat, Gone Wild
This dish featured plump shrimp, finely ground 'Asian' seasoned ground turkey, garlic & green onions in a thick, savory sauuce, meant to be eaten with rice.
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Shrimp With Snow Peas
Tender Shrimp & Crispy Snow Peas
This simple, quick and easy dish pairs shrimp with pan charred snow peas, in a delicious and light sauce of fresh ginger, wine, soy sauce and oyster sauce.
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Singapore Noodles
It's a WW Miracle!
This recipe makes a HUGE 11 cup platter of savory Singapore Noodles. Thin wheat noodles in a savory curry sauce, with chicken, shrimp, egg, veggies and scallions.
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String Bean Chicken
Savory Chicken & Green Beans
Tenderized chicken breast with seared green beans and onions, in a mildly sweet ginger and garlic black bean sauce. Modified from a traditional Chinese recipe.
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Sweet & Sour Chicken
Sweet & Tangy
A famous general once said: "Feed your enemies sweet and tangy chicken, and they will be your enemies no longer." - Sun Tzu, The Art of Culinary War.
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Sweet Fire Chicken Breast
WW-ified Panda Express dish
I hack the Panda dish down from 13 points per serving, down to 1 point for 1.5 cups on Blue & Purple. Breaded and baked chicken, a sweet and spicy pineapple sauce. Boom.
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Teriyaki Chicken
A Japanese Staple, with a twist
We all know what Teriyaki Chicken is. This recipe is my own Japanese/Chinese hybrid of the traditional dish, made to be ultra low in fat, calories, and points.
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Thai Basil Chicken
Enough Basil To Make An Italian Blush
Tender pieces of chicken breast, cooked with red bell peppers and onions, in a thick, savory, spicy and sweet sauce, LOADED to the gills with 2 to 3 cups of fresh basil.
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Thai Sweet Chili Shrimp
It's A Flavor Explosion
This shrimp dish is jam packed with Thai flavors. Fish sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice, lemongrass, chili sauce, cilantro and just the right amount of sweetness.
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Torikatsu With Katsu Sauce
Japanese Chicken Katsu
Tender chicken breasts, marinated with miso paste, then breaded and baked with a crispy, low point panko breading. Served with my low point Torikatsu dipping sauce.
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Vegetable & Shrimp Fried Rice
My 5th Confirmed Miracle
An ENTIRE PLATTER full of legit... REAL fried rice. None of this cauliflower rice garbage the foodie bloggers use. 2 points for 1 cup on blue/purple, 3 points green.
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Yaki Udon Noodles
Japanese Udon Noodle Stir Fry
Thick, chewy wheat noodles, with an extremely savory sauce, loaded with chicken, bok choy, onions, green onions, bamboo shoots and thin sliced mushrooms. Tomo Aragato.
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