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Shanghai Rice Cake Stir-fry w/ Shepherd's Purse
This Shanghai rice cake stir-fry is an absolute classic--chopped Shepherd's purse, chicken (or pork), and chewy rice cakes in a flavorful sauce. Check out this classic Shanghai rice cake stir-fry recipe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
To marinate the chicken:
- 6 oz. chicken breast (170g, cut into very small, thin strips)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the rest of the dish:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/3 lb. frozen shepherd’s purse (150g, washed, liquid squeezed out, and finely chopped; can be substituted w/ fresh spinach, finely chopped)
- 1/3 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 12 oz. rice cakes (thawed, rinsed)
- ½ cup water or chicken stock (120 ml)
Instructions
- Combine the chicken and marinade ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Prepare the rest of your ingredients.
- When you're ready to cook, heat the oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the chicken until opaque. Add the shepherd’s purse (or spinach), salt, white pepper, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the rice cakes on top of the meat and veg (the rice cakes shouldn't be directly touching the surface of the wok), along with the water or chicken stock.
- Cover the wok and let it cook for 2-3 minutes (not too long, or the greens will turn yellow and the rice cakes will be soggy). Once the rice cakes have softened, mix everything together and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
484mg
(20%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3557IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3557IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.