yummy culinary experimentation for ckd

[obiwan9962]

hey all
some of you that have read my post know i am a chef and been on atkins for some time and now onto ckd

well i have been experimenting
trying to up the good fat content of my dishes
i grew up cooking with minimal fat so this was not easy

here are a few things i have come up with and want to share:

* easiest: when scrambling eggs whip in 2 tbsp favourite oil (olive, walnut, flax, grapeseed, peanut) before adding the eggs to the butter waiting in the pan ...lol

*i made a thai seafood soup using shrimp and scallops but can add chicken or beef ingredients including lo sodium broth, ginger, fresh chilis, lime juice, red curry paste, veggies and finished with peanut butter.... a tablespoon per 1/4 cup of liquid

*stirfrieds.....traditionally i would thicken with a cornstarch solution but a tablespoon of peanut butter again to a 1/4 of liquid

*chili......i did a semi traditional chili mole...nice diced chuck steak (beef), onions, jalapenos and ancho chilis (or good chili powder), bell peppers, cumin, mushrooms (yes! there is a region of mexico that uses lots of mushrooms.. i like wild mushrooms for texture)
lime juice or red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, a touch of cocoa and peanut butter finish with chopped cilantro and parmesan

yes i made use of lots of peanut butter but i have found almond butter, macadamia butter, and tahini works too except where i actually wanted the peanut flavour (thai and mexican)

hope you guys try these ideas and i will occasionally add other notes and muses

karma me if ya think it kewl

 

[rettoforever]

I will have to try that thai soup--- as for the eggs, I sometimes add oil to them and sometimes sour cream into the whip.

Seems like you're eating like a king!

Thanks for the info.!

 

[bigmantitties]

Good ideas... PB as a sauce thickener is brilliant, thanks!

 

[obiwan9962]

almond butter works too without the taste
right now experimenting with soy flour and almond flour for baking
maybe try if for a breading on fried chicken
my bad
that's my cheat

 

[obiwan9962]

thinking hummus would be good thing
chic peas
lemon
garlic
olive oil
tahini (seasame butter)
hmmm lo GI starch and good fats
i'll let ya know

 

[obiwan9962]

thai seafood soup

enough for 2-4

1 pound small raw shrimp
1 pound small scallops (or any fav fish)
2 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 tbsp thai red curry paste
2 tsp freshly minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock
2 medium tomatoes diced
1 cup napa cabbage shredded
1 cup bean sprouts
1 package cellophane noodles (optional)
juice 2 limes
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil chopped

sweat onions ginger garlic and curry paste in the oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes
add stock veggies noodles and seasonings and simmer 10 minutes
add seafood and simmer another 8
adjust seasonings if need
finish with herbs
eat up!

 

[obiwan9962]

combining two of my fav things
grilled chicken and a salsa called pico de gallo

2 large chicken tits, grilled and shredded
2 cups ripe tomatoes diced
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 red onions thinly sliced
juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
2 jalapenos, seeded (if you want tame, i leave em in) and chopped*
salt to taste

combine and let sit in refrig 10 mins
can eat just as it is or as a soft taco

* can substitute chipotle or other fav chili
enjoy

 

[obiwan9962]

vegetable egg foo young

2 tbsp peanut oil
1/4 cup finely diced onions
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1/4 cup diced waterchestnuts
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup diced sweet peppers
1/4 diced fresh tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped broccoli
1/4 cup diced mushrooms
2 tsp salt
1/2+ tsp black pepper
4 whole eggs
2 egg whites
1 1/2 tsp seasame oil

sautee veggies in peanuit oil with 1 tsp salt and black pepper
let cool while draining
whisk eggs and egg whites with remaining salt black pepper, seasame oil and veggies
heat griddle while dividing mixture into 4 and sautee til done about 6-8 mins (3-4 per side)

can eat with keto catsup or my fav tobasco

 

[obiwan9962]

sopa di albongdios
(mexican meatball soup)

soup~

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 small red onion, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped (if you like it really spicy, leave em in)

1 zucchini (about 1/2 pound), cut into 1 inch dice

2 tbsp fresh cilantro,chopped

1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 quart canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

2 cups water

1 1/2 cups drained canned diced tomatoes (one 15-ounce can)

1 3/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper


meatballs~

1/2 pound ground beef

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 egg, beaten to mix

1 tbsp chopped cilantro

1 tbsp chopped mint


1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice

garnish~

1 tbsp chopped cilantro

1 tbsp finely chopped raw yellow onion

1/2 avocado diced





In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and half the jalapenos and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and herbs and spices, cook, stirring, until the zucchini starts to soften, about 3 minutes.


Add the broth, water, tomatoes, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper; bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.


Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, the remaining jalapeno, and rest of ingredients, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper,combine well and shape mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.


Add the meatballs and simmer until the meatballs are just done, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and olive oil

serve with garnishes
can eat with lo carb tortillas

 

[obiwan9962]

tuna-broccoli "bake"

4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms
1/2 cup sauteed onions
2 cans tuna, drained
1 cup 35% cream
2 tbsp soy flour
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp fresh thyme
two dashes tobasco
several grindings of fresh black pepper
salt to taste


microwave 10 minutes on high
stir let sit a few minutes then chow down


* can substitute 2 cups grilled chicken or turkey for tuna