Healthy 2 grams of sugar Recipes for Every Day

Fuel your day with nutritious meals made with 2 grams of sugar. Tasty, balanced, and easy to cook.

Recipes with 2 grams of sugar

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Braised pig's trotters with soybeans.

Chop the pig's feet into pieces and blanch them to remove the blood foam. Soak the soybeans in advance. Heat the oil and stir-fry the ginger slices. Add the pig's feet and stir-fry until slightly yellow. Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce for seasoning. Add hot water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat. When the pig's feet are soft and rotten, add the soybeans and continue to stew until the soybean fragrance overflows and the soup is thick. Sprinkle some chopped green onions before serving. The soft and glutinous pig's feet are wrapped in the aroma of sauce, and the soybeans absorb the gravy. It is full of satisfaction in one bite.

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Appetizing pork ribs with plum and tangerine peel

This plum and tangerine peel pork ribs recipe is super simple to season, even a novice can easily master! The sweet and sour taste of the plums and the richness of the tangerine peel, combined with the oyster sauce and dark soy sauce, locks in the savory flavor and color of the ribs. The ribs are stewed until the meat and bones are tender and almost crispy, and they fall off the bone with a light bite. The sauce coats each piece, and sprinkled with sesame seeds, the sour and sweet taste is appetizing, refreshing, and delicious with rice. This is a standout dish, so get ready now.

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Steamed buns that look like radiant skin

The recipe is very simple. The dough is kneaded to have a translucent texture like watery skin. After steaming, it will rebound quickly when pinched. It is chewy enough to pull out threads when bitten. The wheat aroma becomes stronger and stronger in the mouth. Don't worry if you don't have a watery face. Take a bite of this "reflective" chewy steamed bun. Who would want those "puffy" steamed buns that are supported by additives~ 😆

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Chicken rice

This "Chicken Thigh Rice" marinates boneless chicken thighs with scallion, ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and a little oil, then puts them into a pot with washed rice, adds water to cover the rice, and cooks them in one click. The rice absorbs the sauce and chicken aroma, and each grain has a warm, salty and sweet taste. The chicken is tender and juicy; the fragrance of scallion and ginger is looming in the heat, adding layers. The whole thing is done in one pot, saving time and effort, and full of homely flavor, but you need to reserve about half an hour for marinating, and the ratio of water and marinade must be properly controlled to avoid the rice being too wet or the chicken being too salty/slightly dry.

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Homemade slow-cooked fragrant brine

I really can't eat the braised dishes sold outside. I tried a Chaoshan bagged marinade that was popular on the Internet before, but the greasy smell was too strong when it was cooked, and I couldn't get used to it. It seems that you can't be lazy when making braised food. It's still more reliable to carefully prepare a pot of marinade yourself. After each braising, carefully filter out impurities, boil it, let it cool, and put it in the refrigerator for the next time. Why does the old braising become more fragrant as it is braised? First, the protein, amino acids, and fat of the ingredients will melt into the sauce during the braising process, and the flavor of the spices will be released repeatedly. Under the interaction, the taste becomes more and more intense and the layers are richer; second, the more times the braising is done, the spicy aroma of the spices in the marinade and the umami flavor of the ingredients will gradually balance and stabilize, and the braised food will naturally be more mellow. You should also pay attention to the storage of the old braising: filter and boil it for sterilization after each braising, seal it well and refrigerate or freeze it. It is recommended to use it within 1-2 weeks, and it is best to boil it again once a week for sterilization to prevent deterioration.

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Mango Coconut Milk Sticky Rice

This mango coconut milk sticky rice recipe features plump, white glutinous rice drizzled with coconut milk, glistening with golden mango chunks. Mango slices are then shaped into a small flower, and a few green leaves are added. Arranged on a plate, it's a dessert shop favorite! It's even more delicious. The glutinous rice is soft and bouncy, coated in the fragrance of coconut, while the mango is sweet and juicy. With one bite, the aroma of coconut and fruit fills your mouth with a refreshing sweetness! The recipe is super simple: soak the glutinous rice and steam it. Bring the coconut milk, sugar, and salt to a boil, and pour it over the rice. Chop the mango and arrange it on top. Even a novice can pull it off easily. Try it now; I'm already dizzy with the aroma!

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Shredded Chicken Serundeng

grated coconut fried to a golden hue blends harmoniously with the tender shredded chicken. Each piece of serundeng brings a balance of sweetness from the brown sugar, a touch of sourness from the tamarind juice, and the warmth of the spices—shallots, garlic, red chilies, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander—that permeate throughout. The fragrance of lime leaves, galangal, and lemongrass envelops the overall aroma, creating an alluring tropical fragrance. The flavor is a dance of textures: crunchy, savory, and fragrant, with layers of complex flavors—sweet, savory, spicy, and fresh—perfect for accompanying warm rice or as a relaxing snack. This dish redefines a classic, remaining familiar yet leaving a deep flavor trail.

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Juicy chicken breast for fat loss

A fried chicken breast that is perfect for the fat-loss period! The method is very simple. Clean the chicken breast, beat it with a hammer, and marinate it with seasoning for a few hours. Spray some olive oil on the pan and fry the chicken breast until both sides are golden brown. This chicken breast is not dry at all, and it is juicy and fragrant! When you are craving for it during the fat-loss period, have a plate of it. It not only satisfies your taste buds, but also has no burden. Hurry up and try it!

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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!