Chinese-Style Mock Duck With Noodles

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 14
Chinese-style mock duck with noodles
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 ounces noodles , I used dry udon , but spaghetti would work just fine
1 very long Chinese eggplant , sliced ( or 2-3 of the shorter japanese eggplants )
1 zucchini , sliced
1 can vegetarian duck
2 teaspoons fresh ginger , grated
1 garlic clove , grated
2 scallions , sliced
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon preserved black bean
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce ( for vegetarians , use the mushroom `` oyster-style '' sauce , or omit )
1 teaspoon vinegar ( I used red wine vinegar )
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
water , enough to make 3/4 cup sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
525
Sugar
12g
Fat
13g
Try a vegetarian twist on a classic Chinese dish with this tasty and healthy Chinese-style mock duck with noodles recipe. Made with canned vegetarian duck, eggplant, and zucchini, this dish is a great source of plant-based protein. The combination of ginger, garlic, and scallions give this dish a bold and savory flavor, while the addition of chili flakes gives it just the right amount of spice. Serve with your favorite noodles and enjoy!

Instructions

1.Cook noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
2.In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch and water, set aside.
3.Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add garlic, ginger, red chili peppers and preserved black beans, stir for 30 seconds.
4.Add the sliced eggplant and zucchini, stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until slightly softened.
5.Add vegetarian duck to the pan and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
6.Pour the sauce into the pan and stir until it thickens.
7.Add the scallions and stir for 30 seconds.
8.Serve the mock duck with noodles and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is vegetarian and a great source of protein.
It’s also a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional Chinese-style meat dishes.

The eggplant and zucchini in this dish add fiber, vitamins and minerals to the dish.

CONS

The mock duck is canned which some people may find unappetizing.
Some may also find the dish to be too spicy for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The eggplant and zucchini in this dish contain fiber, vitamins and minerals that help support overall health and digestion. The ginger in this dish has anti-inflammatory properties and may help relieve pain and nausea.

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