Quick and easy kid friendly Chinese recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chili-Garlic Sauce

Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chili-Garlic Sauce

My father-in-law has become an amazing cook, and he made this as part of our Easter lunch this year with the…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2010
Advanced
18 votes
42224 views
MANGO PUDDING

MANGO PUDDING

A newer addition to the dim sum repertoire, the mango pudding is influenced by Western desserts techniques (since the Chinese are not too big on…

Linda Tay Esposito
Aug 2008
Professional
10 votes
39927 views
Chinese Vegetable Soup

Chinese Vegetable Soup

I love to throw this recipe together when I am in the mood for a healthy and spicy meal. Just about every time I go to an Asian grocery store I end…

John Spottiswood
May 2008
Advanced
3 votes
54013 views
MINCED CHICKEN & LAP CHEUNG IN LETTUCE CUPS

MINCED CHICKEN & LAP CHEUNG IN LETTUCE CUPS

There are so many versions of Chicken in Lettuce Cups. This recipe features the classic trinity of chicken,…

Linda Tay Esposito
Aug 2008
Professional
7 votes
19548 views
Garlic Ginger Green Beans

Garlic Ginger Green Beans

These are an excellent, healthy side dish to any grilled meat. I highly recommend them with the Chinese BBQ chicken recipe below, but honestly…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2010
Advanced
6 votes
6284 views
Chinese Duck Sauce

Chinese Duck Sauce

It's really hard to find a pre-made gluten-free duck sauce. So here's a great recipe.

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
1 vote
9518 views
Shrimp and Tofu with Black Bean Sauce

Shrimp and Tofu with Black Bean Sauce

We're on a mission to create the ultimate black bean sauce. This recipe is getting pretty close I think. I…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
5 votes
5765 views
Shirmp with Broccoli Stir Fry

Shirmp with Broccoli Stir Fry

This is a bit of a make-shift stir fry that came out great. I mixed some of the ingredients from my favorite chinese and thai dishes here, and the…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2009
Advanced
7 votes
10264 views
Easy Chinese Asparagus and Beef

Easy Chinese Asparagus and Beef

This is so easy to make that I'm almost embarrassed to put it on. However, my Chinese friend Joyce said "I could eat this every night!" when she…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2009
Advanced
2 votes
10297 views
SIOMAI (CHINESE DUMPLINGS)

SIOMAI (CHINESE DUMPLINGS)

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. This dish is part of a…

MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB
Jul 2010
Advanced
1 vote
8465 views
Bok choy soup with mushrooms and ginger

Bok choy soup with mushrooms and ginger

This hot and savory soup is easy to make and it is packed with deep, umami flavor.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Feb 2019
Intermediate
1 vote
2859 views
Chinese Hoisin Sauce

Chinese Hoisin Sauce

This recipe is easy to make and tastes great. Amounts can be adjusted to suit individual tastes to make it more or less sweet and spicy. Black bean…

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
1 vote
7310 views
grilled fish with soy celery sauce

grilled fish with soy celery sauce

very easy to make, with minimum ingredients, can be make with sauce or dry.

sunil k.nayar
Jun 2011
Professional
1 vote
3559 views
Skinnylightful Chicken Fried Rice

Skinnylightful Chicken Fried Rice

We’re so excited to share our healthy recipe for this very popular Chinese restaurant dish. We’ve made this…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jul 2011
Professional
1 vote
4605 views
Shrimp & Crab Egg Rolls

Shrimp & Crab Egg Rolls

The kids got a nice surprise last weekend when they were allowed to help me make some seafood egg rolls. It's a major high for them since we rarely…

jason kim
Aug 2012
Advanced
1 vote
3135 views