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Tori No Kara-age (Japanese Deep Fried Chicken Nuggets) recipe – 110 calories

Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

For the marinade
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and grated
30 g ginger root, peeled and grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce
salt
freshly ground black pepper

For the coating
2 tablespoons plain flour
2 tablespoons cornflour
vegetable oil, for deep frying
2 slices lemon, to garnish

Preparation:
1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
2. Place the chicken in the mixture and let sit for about 30 minutes.
3. Mix the plain flour with the cornflour.
4. Take each piece of chicken from the marinade and roll in the flour mixture until it’s coated completely.
5. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and deep-fry the chicken pieces for about 4-5 minutes (or until golden brown).
6. Serve on a bed of salad garnished with lemon slices.

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Sushi Poppers recipe – 52 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup freshly cooked short-grain rice
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or black sesame seeds

Assorted fillings
1/4 lb fresh small shrimp
1 large ripe mango
1 (7 1/2ounce) can of solid tuna in water
1/2 cup smoked salmon, chopped small
1 small fresh cucumber
wasabi paste

Preparation:
1. In a large shallow dish, spread the cooked rice and sprinkle with seasoned rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
2. Using a wooden spoon, toss gently to combine (do not stir, or the rice will clump).
3. Keep the rice covered with a damp cloth if not using immediately.
4. Using your wet fingers, place a rounded teaspoonful of rice in the palm of your hand and roll into a ball.
5. Make an indentation in the center with your finger.
6. Place the desired filling of your choice in the indentation.
7. Dip your fingers into water and pack the rice firmly around the filling, to make a small ball.
8. Repeat with the remaining rice and the filling of your choice.
9. Sprinkle each popper with toasted sesame seeds and a dot of wasabi paste; place on a platter.
10. Cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to serve.

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