San Choy Bau

Enjoy a quick, healthy, and flavourful dinner with this San Choy Bau recipe. Perfect for families, dinner parties, or patients following a bariatric procedure, this recipe is both light and nutrient-rich.

At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, we recommend high-protein, low-calorie meals that are easy to prepare, support weight management, and can be adapted for different dietary preferences.

Why This Recipe Supports Healthy Eating

This San Choy Bau recipe:

• Uses lean protein from chicken, pork, turkey, or tofu
• High in vegetables for fibre, vitamins, and minerals
• Low-calorie, nutrient-dense, and bariatric-friendly
• Quick and easy for weeknight meals or entertaining
• Flexible and adaptable for vegetarian or vegan diets

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cm piece ginger, finely grated
• 500g chicken mince* (alternatives: pork, turkey, tofu)
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce (*vegetarian alternative available)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• Juice of ½ lime
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts**
• 225g can water chestnuts, sliced
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• 2 baby cos lettuce

Method

1. Heat a wok or frying pan over high heat until hot. Add olive oil, garlic, and ginger.
2. Add chicken mince and cook for 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Stir in oyster sauce and soy sauce.
4. Add sesame oil, spring onions, and lime juice. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
5. Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts, mixing well.
6. Spoon mixture into lettuce leaves, top with sliced chilli, and serve.

Notes & Substitutions

• Protein alternatives: pork, turkey, or tofu for vegetarian/vegan options.
• Sauce alternatives: vegetarian oyster sauce for plant-based diets.
• Bean sprouts: canned bean sprouts can be used if fresh are unavailable.

Servings

Serves 2–4 – perfect for light, portion-controlled meals.

Healthy Eating & Weight Management in Brisbane

This clinic-approved San Choy Bau recipe is ideal for weight management, high-protein meals, and balanced nutrition. At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, we provide practical guidance for incorporating healthy, easy-to-make meals into your lifestyle.

 

Brisbane Obesity Clinic
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