Craving Chinese food but need to keep your blood sugar in check? Discover our collection of diabetic-friendly Chinese meals that are both delicious and healthy. From steamed dumplings to zesty chicken lettuce wraps, these dishes satisfy your cravings without compromising your health. Join us as we explore the world of diabetes-friendly Chinese cooking.
What Light Chinese Dishes Can a Diabetic Eat?
What Chinese food is low glycemic?
Several Chinese dishes are considered low glycemic, meaning they have a minimal impact on your blood sugar levels. Chinese cuisine, with its rich cultural and ethnic characteristics from Asia, offers a variety of delicious and suitable options for diabetics.
Takeaways
- Chinese cuisine offers tasty and healthy options for diabetics.
- Manage blood sugar effectively with a balanced and nutritious diet.
- Lean proteins and low-carb veggies provide flavourful and satisfying meals.
- Steamed dumplings, fresh salads, tofu stir-fry, and baked fish fillet are great alternatives to high-carb Chinese dishes.
Steamed Dumplings With Lean Protein
Equipment
- 1 bamboo steamer Read our picks of the top bamboo steamers
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Ground turkey or chicken
- 1 tbsp minced garlic or to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped ginger or to taste
- 1 pkg dumpling or wonton wrappers if frozen, defrost in advance
- 1 tbsp low-sodium light soy sauce
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, Mix ground turkey or chicken with ginger, garlic, and scallions
- Season with low sodium soy sauce and a dash of sesame oil.
- Wrap the filling in thin dough or wonton wrappers
- Steam until cooked through.
Fresh and Crunchy Chinese Salad
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp low sodium light soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1/2 head cabbage
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 carrotts, cut in strips
- 1 cucumber
Instructions
- Toss together shredded cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers
- Mix dressing ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger
- Combine dressing with veggies.
Garlic Ginger Broccoli: An Asian Delight
Equipment
- 1 wok or frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
- 1 tsp chopped or minced garlic
- 1 tsp chopped or minced ginger
Instructions
- Steam broccoli until tender-crisp.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in olive oil.
- Toss broccoli with garlic and ginger.
Citrus-infused shrimp and Snow Peas
Ingredients
- 1 bag defrosted frozen shelled medium size shrmp
- 1 tsp lemon juice or Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper
- 1 tbsp low-sodium light soy sauce
- 1 pkg snow peas, washed and strings removed
Instructions
- stir fry shrimp and snow peas with citrus juice and soy sauce.
Nutrition
Diabetic-Friendly Chinese Meals FAQ
Can I use Tofu instead of Lean Protein in the Steamed Dumplings?
Yes, tofu is a great alternative to protein in steamed dumplings. It is also a staple in the diets of people of Asian descent, highlighting its cultural significance.
Can I add extra crunch to the Chinese Salad?
Yes, nuts or seeds can add extra crunch and texture to the salad. According to Merriam-Webster, ‘crunch’ refers to a “sound or sensation of something being crushed or broken,” emphasizing the delightful texture it adds to the salad.