Healthy 5 grams of sugar Recipes for Every Day

Fuel your day with nutritious meals made with 5 grams of sugar. Tasty, balanced, and easy to cook.

Recipes with 5 grams of sugar

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Stir-fried pickled mustard greens with minced pork (a perfect Hunan dish to eat with rice)

Stir-fried pickled mustard greens with minced pork is a staple at Hunan restaurants—almost every table orders it. The bright green pickled mustard greens are coated in fragrant minced pork, mixed with the slight spiciness of diced red peppers. It's crisp and chewy, with a savory and delicious flavor. It's so good with rice that you can easily eat two large bowls; it's a universally acknowledged "rice-eating king." Going to a Hunan restaurant and not ordering it is like not truly experiencing the authentic flavors of Hunan cuisine!

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Sichuan and Chongqing-style Braised Pork Knuckle with Sticky Rice and Tiger Skin (Two Flavors)

This braised pork knuckle with tiger skin is truly impressive—it's the star dish of any large banquet, and in a restaurant, it's a high-end, impressive dish that holds its own. Placed on the table, its glossy, dark red skin wrinkles into beautiful "tiger skin" patterns, sprinkled with tempting scallions—just looking at it makes your mouth water! The meat falls off your chopsticks with a "plop," the skin tender and the meat succulent, not greasy at all—it's like a "gentle paradise" stuffed into your mouth. If you dip it in the light dipping sauce, it's a "refreshing and cleansing" version; the slightly spicy and sour sauce coats the meat, like a cool breeze on your tongue. If you drizzle it with the thick sauce, it's a "sweet and passionate" version; the rich sauce clings to the meat, every bite is a savory blend of soy sauce and meat, like a "sweet embrace" for your taste buds. If you master this skill, serving it to guests at home will guarantee you'll be surrounded by people praising it until you blush! 😂 Which flavor do you prefer?

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Pork ribs stewed with taro.

The golden soup is rich and mellow, the taro is soft and glutinous, the ribs are tender and fragrant, and the wolfberry and chopped green onion add color and fragrance. A mouthful of soup and a mouthful of ingredients warms the body and heart, and the healing feeling of home-cooked delicacies is full~

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Sichuan and Chongqing Konjac Beer Duck

This Sichuan-Chongqing konjac beer duck is perfect for those on a weight-conscious diet! The konjac's chewy texture is smooth and chewy, absorbing the fresh aroma of both the duck and beer. While it doesn't have much of a flavor of its own, it perfectly locks in the meat's flavor. The duck is stewed to a crispy tenderness, and the beer not only removes the fishy smell but also adds a refreshing sweetness from the malt. The salty and savory flavors, combined with the spicy Sichuan peppercorns, make the dish even more delicious with every chew. The key is that the konjac is incredibly filling; just a few bites will fill your stomach. Paired with rice soaked in the sauce, it's a satisfying snack without the worry of gaining weight. For those of you who are trying to control your weight but crave this dish, you'll love its tangy aroma and satisfying feeling. Every bite is a win-win for both deliciousness and weight management!

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Sauce-infused, incredibly satisfying big bone to gnaw on.

The moment these braised pork ribs are placed on the table, the aroma is absolutely divine, far surpassing those restaurants that claim to have "secret family recipes"! The bones are stewed until tender and flavorful, the meat practically falling off the bone. Each bite is a delightful experience, the savory sauce layering and unfolding in your mouth, leaving even the bits of flavor lingering between the bones. The glossy reddish-brown sauce is incredibly tempting, each piece coated in a rich, flavorful broth. One bite, and the aroma of meat mingles with the fragrance of spices—pure bliss! Eating a piece like this outside would easily break the bank, leaving you no room to indulge. But making it at home, for the same price, you can buy several pounds of bones, stew a full pot, and enjoy it to your heart's content. You can even use the leftover broth to stew noodles and cabbage—the value is unbeatable. This down-to-earth delicacy is universally praised; you'll crave it after just one bite, making even the restaurant's "secret recipes" pale in comparison!

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Fragrant and fuzzy sesame sauce wide vermicelli

This bowl of sesame sauce wide noodles is thoroughly coated in rich sesame sauce, each strand glistening with oil. Sprinkled with white sesame seeds and vibrant green cilantro and chopped green onions, the reddish-brown and vibrant green hues are so appetizing just by looking at them on the table! The noodles are chewy and smooth, while the sesame sauce is rich and mellow, with hints of garlic and spiciness. With one bite, the smoothness of the sesame sauce and the springy texture of the noodles explode in your mouth, creating a perfect blend of sour, spicy, salty, and fragrant flavors. The more you eat, the more addictive you'll be, and you'll want to lick the sauce from the bottom of the bowl! Wherever you find yourself in China, if you're craving Xiangmihu sesame sauce wide noodles, try your luck at a local snack street or family restaurant, or make one at home using our recipe. Get started now; you're guaranteed to fall in love with them! They're even more delicious than those sold outside!

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Spicy Steamed Taro with Chopped Peppers (with tips for preparing taro)

Let's talk about this steamed taro with chopped peppers. It's absolutely delicious! The taro is steamed until soft and flavorful, melting in the mouth. The spicy chopped peppers and the salty, savory sauce soak up the flavor, leaving you with a soft, chewy, and delicious bite. It's so delicious! The broth is also perfect for rice; add it to a bowl and you'll have two bowls to spare. This dish is common in Hunan and Sichuan restaurants. Chopped peppers are a Hunan specialty, and Sichuan cuisine favors spicy flavors. The fusion of spicy flavors from north and south combined with taro creates a dish that everyone praises, and it's a favorite among diners from Hunan and Sichuan! I'm sure many people love taro, but the difficulty of handling it can be a real hindrance. But with this recipe for steamed taro with chopped peppers and some tips for preparing taro, there's no need to worry!

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Spicy and Fragrant Double-Flavor Grilled Fish

"On the left is the non-spicy seafood sauce section: the aroma of freshness hits your nose as soon as it's served. The fish is soaked in the sweet fragrance of seafood sauce, so tender it trembles when you pick it up with chopsticks. My child immediately started gnawing on the fish belly, even chewing the lotus root slices soaked in the sauce with a satisfying crunch, exclaiming, 'Mom, this is even better than what you get at restaurants!'—the seafood sauce gives the vegetables a subtle sweetness, light yet not bland at all. My child even ate rice faster than usual. On the right is our spicy dry pot section: the aroma of the dry pot ingredients fills the kitchen as soon as the sauce is poured on. The fish skin is grilled until slightly crispy, bursting with juice with every bite when coated in spicy oil. Even the celery stalks are infused with the spicy fragrance, becoming more flavorful the longer they cook. In the end, even the last bit of sauce at the bottom of the pot..." It had to be poured over rice and polished clean. The moment this pot of fish was served, the kids on the left exclaimed, "Mmm, this is so tender!" while we on the right were shouting, "Wow, this is so spicy and delicious!" The divider clearly separated the flavors; some were tender, some were fragrant. Even the usually picky kid devoured the lotus root slices. We used a special grill pan for fish that can be heated directly. It bubbled and steamed as soon as the flame was turned on, making it incredibly satisfying to eat and cook at the same time—the kids on the left were plucking at the tender, seafood-flavored fish, while we on the right were enjoying the juicy, spicy pieces of fish, taking a sip of wine, the spicy aroma mingling with the wine's fragrance, enveloped in the warmth—it was so addictive! If you don't have this special pan, a small alcohol stove with a regular grill pan works just as well, filling the air with a smoky, hearty atmosphere. Life is just too good!

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Rich coffee cream cake roll

Coffee cream cake roll, with smooth and dense cream in the middle, the mellowness of coffee and the sweetness of cream blend perfectly. The brown cake body is wrapped with rich coffee aroma~ Whether it is used as breakfast to wake up vitality, afternoon tea to add comfort, or to share sweetness with girlfriends, it is perfect. Who can resist the happiness of falling in love with it in one bite? Hurry up and make arrangements~

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Fennel and mincemeat pancakes

Look at these meat-filled pancakes, they're so tempting! Each one is round, golden, and has beautiful burnt lines. Just looking at them makes you hungry. They taste even better. The leavened dough crust is soft and chewy, and the meat filling inside is generously stuffed, with chopped green fennel, which looks fresh. Take a bite, and the meat filling is so tender and juicy, and the fragrance of fennel hits your nose, and the saltiness is just right. When it's fresh out of the pan, the aroma can waft halfway around the block. Eat one while it's hot. The crust is slightly crispy, the inside is soft, and the meat filling is juicy. It's so delicious that you can't stop eating it. It's perfect for breakfast or as a daily snack!