Healthy, Tasty Treat

C ontrary to the belief that healthy dishes are tasteless and hence, not as enticing as unhealthy ones, there are many recipes involving fresh, low calorie ingredients which are not only beneficial to health, but also ensure that your taste buds get a treat! Try out this fish and vegetable dish, guaranteed to make your meal a delightful one.

Nutrient values (per serving) Calories: 161kcals
Protein: 21g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fat: 1g
Sodium: 90mg
Potassium: 522mg

Ingredients

• 400g fish fillet (use firm white fish)
• ¾ cup water chestnuts, chopped
• 12 - 14 napa cabbage leaves, cut into 6” x 4”
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

• 20g red capsicum, blanched
• 20g yellow capsicum, blanched
• 10g oyster mushroom, blanched

Preparation method

1. Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 30 - 40 seconds and shock them in ice water. Drain and set aside.
2. Use a fork to gently mince the fish into a paste and season to taste. Add in the water chestnuts.
3. Put about 2 tablespoons of the fish paste onto the cabbage leaf and roll it into dumplings.
4. Steam the dumplings for about 8 - 12 minutes.
5. Garnish with the capsicums and mushrooms. Serve warm.