This recipe has Calories as 105% and Sodium as 98.3% (as a percentage of RDA).
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Nutrition Rating Details
Here are the percentages used to determine the nutritional rating for this recipe:
• Calcium: 0.6% of RDA
• Calories: 105% of RDA
• Carbs: 18.0% of RDA
• Fat (total lipid): 61.6% of RDA
• Fiber: 21.7% of RDA
• Fructose: 0.6% of RDA
• Protein: 32.6% of RDA
• Sodium: 98.3% of RDA
• Sugar: 21.5% of RDA
• Vitamin A (IU): 365% of RDA
• Vitamin B6: 26.8% of RDA
• Vitamin C: 30.5% of RDA
• Iron: 0.9% of RDA
• Magnesium: 22.8% of RDA
• Manganese: 15.6% of RDA
• Niacin: 33.1% of RDA
• Potassium: 20.8% of RDA
• Zinc: 26.4% of RDA
If any nutritional component is greater than 75% of RDA
(or any vitamin/mineral is greater than 600% of RDA),
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PREPARATION
PREPARING THE NOODLES
1.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat, and cook noodles until tender but still chewy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
2.
Drain, shock under cold running water, and drain again. Set aside.
PREPARING THE SAUCE
3.
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar, and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
4.
Take 2 tablespoons of the sauce and use to marinate the beef in a separate bowl.
PREPARING THE STIR-FRY
5.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
6.
Stir-fry the garlic and carrots for 10 seconds.
7.
Add the shiitakes and spinach and stir-fry until just wilted, about 1 minute.
8.
Transfer the vegetable stir-fry to a plate.
9.
Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and stir-fry the marinated meat, breaking it up until just cooked, about 1 minute. Add to the vegetable stir-fry.
10.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and stir-fry the noodles with the remaining sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
11.
Reduce the heat to medium, return the vegetables and meat to the skillet, season with pepper to taste, and toss to combine well.
12.
Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with scallions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
NOTES, TIPS, TRICKS, HINTS, ETC:
1.
8 ounces of meat is plenty, but add more for a heartier meal.
2.
For interesting variations, substitute chicken or pork for the beef.
3.
Chinese mung bean noodles can be used, but note they will cook in half as much time.
THIS RECIPE CAN BE CUSTOMIZED
1.
Make it Gluten Free!
A gluten-free variant of this recipe can be made.
Just substitute gluten-free soy sauce (lite) for soy sauce, thin (lite).
2.
Make it Wheat Free!
A wheat-free variant of this recipe can be made.
Just substitute gluten-free soy sauce (lite) for soy sauce, thin (lite).
COMPLETE NUTRITION
This recipe has the following nutrient totals:
Calories 2106
Protein 36.6 g
Carbohydrates 49.5 g
Iron 0.17 mg
Fiber 6.07 g
Calcium 6.17 mg
(plus many more nutrients)
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