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8 Video Views·Sep 26, 2026  #LowFatMeal #EasyStirFry #ShrimpRecipe

Shredded Potato Pancake
Ingredients
1 medium potato (peeled)
½ teaspoon salt
A pinch of black pepper
1–2 tablespoons cooking oil
Barbecue seasoning (to taste, optional)
Instructions
Shred the peeled potato (no starch rinse). Toss with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add the potato and press firmly into a flat pancake.
Fry 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden and set, then flip.
Fry the other side for 2–3 minutes until fully golden.
Serve warm with barbecue seasoning if desired.
Tips
Keep heat medium-low to avoid burning.
Press firmly to help the pancake hold its shape.
Unrinsed starch creates a soft, tender interior.

Braised pork ribs
Ingredients​
600g pork ribs
2 tbsp cooking oil​
1 tbsp cooking wine​
2 stalks green onions (sliced)​
3 slices ginger​
2 star anise​
2 bay leaves​
1 small cinnamon stick​
1 tbsp light soy sauce​
1 tbsp dark soy sauce​
1 tbsp pre-made caramelized sugar (or 5-6 rock candies)​
1 tsp salt​
Boiling water (enough to cover ribs)​

Instructions​
Heat oil in a wok over medium heat.​
Add pork ribs and fry until one side is browned.​
Flip and cook until both sides are golden and fragrant.​
Drizzle with cooking wine to remove gamey smell.​
Toss in green onions, ginger, star anise, bay leaves and cinnamon.​
Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, mix quickly to coat ribs evenly.​
Pour in boiling water to fully cover the ribs.​
Add caramelized sugar (or rock candies) and stir gently.​
Bring to a boil over high heat.​
Turn down to low heat, cover with a lid.​
Simmer for 30 minutes until ribs are tender.​
Fish out the spice residues with a slotted spoon.​
Add salt for seasoning, cover again.​
Cook for another 10 minutes to let flavors soak in.​
Crank up the heat to high.​
Thicken the sauce until it coats the ribs well.​
Serve hot—dig in!​

Tips​
Pat ribs dry with paper towels before frying to avoid oil splatters.​
Use boiling water instead of cold water to keep ribs tender.​
Adjust sugar and salt according to your taste preference.​
Simmer on low heat to ensure ribs absorb flavors fully.

Light & Low-Fat Shrimp, Broccoli and Carrot Stir-Fry
Serves 1–2 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 5 mins
Ingredients
200g raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, patted dry
½ medium carrot (abt 110g), peeled
450g broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (divided)
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
⅓ cup (80ml) water
1 tbsp cooking oil (divided)

Instructions
Slice carrot diagonally into ½-inch chunks, stand upright, cut into diamond slices.
Mix ½ tsp salt, soy sauce, cornstarch, water in a bowl; set sauce aside.
Boil water, add ½ tsp salt + 1 tsp oil. Blanch broccoli + carrot 1 min; drain.
Heat 2 tsp oil in wok/skillet. Stir-fry shrimp 1–2 mins until pink.
Add garlic, stir 30 sec until fragrant.
Toss in blanched veggies + reserved sauce. Stir-fry 1 min until sauce thickens.
Serve hot!
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