In article >, "Jean B." >
wrote:

> You might like this recipe I came up with:
>
> Jean B's Low-Carb Ants Climbing a Tree (made with shirataki;
> serves 2)
>
> 16 oz shirataki
> 3 Tbsps finely chopped scallion
> 2 Tbsps minced garlic
> 1 Tbsps minced ginger
> 1 Tbsp hot bean sauce (I used Kimlan, which contains 1 g carb
> per Tbsp; next time I will use 1 1/2 Tbsps, because this was
> not really spicy; if you don't like spicy food, stick with 1
> Tbsp or try less)
> 2 Tbsps water
> 1 Tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
> 1 Tbsp soy sauce (I guess this is fusion style, because I used
> Kikkoman)
> 1/2 tsp salt (this was fairly salty; if you don't like salty
> food, use less)
> 2 Tbsps oil
> 1/3 lb ground pork (I may try chopped pork next; I think the
> texture might be nicer)
> about 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, optional (I swear the
> bright flavor of my favorite version contains this, which
> would be extremely odd)
> ground Sichuan pepper (opt; which is lucky, because I gather
> you may not be able to find it now; use sansho as a substitute
> or omit this)
>
> Pour shirataki into a colander. Rinse and drain it, then cut
> it into manageable lengths. Let drain some more while you
> assemble the rest of the ingredients.
> Combine scallion, garlic, ginger, and hot bean sauce in a
> small dish. Set aside.
> Combine water, wine, soy sauce, and salt in another small
> dish. Set aside.
> Heat the 2 Tbsps oil in a medium-sized wok or pan until it
> is hot. Add the pork, and stir and chop up until the pork is
> broken into small pieces and looks cooked. Add scallions,
> garlic, ginger, and hot bean sauce. Continue cooking and
> stirring until very aromatic. Add water, wine, soy sauce, and
> salt. Stir. Add the shirataki. Return to a boil, lower
> heat, and cook til the shirataki is heated through, stirring
> occasionally. Stir in olive oil if you are using it. Check
> for salt. Divide between two bowls. Sprinkle a little
> Sichuan pepper over the top and serve.
>
>
> --
> Jean B.

Saved to the nutrition file, thanks! :-)
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