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Chinese Fried Pigeon (Squab), A Hong Kong Favorite
NUTRITION · PER SERVING180M COOK
CAL 33%·PRO 40%
CARBS 12G7% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC4G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 56G78% OF CAL
11G SAT46G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A Hong Kong classic: fried squab (young pigeon) braised in spices and soy, finished with a crispy exterior and sweet-sour glaze. An elegant and special dish.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 2 whole squab
- 3 ⅛-inch thick ginger slices
- 3 cloves garlic ((smashed))
- 1 scallion ((cut into large pieces and smashed))
- 10 g rock sugar ((or granulated sugar))
- 3 tablespoons salt
- ¼ cup Shaoxing wine
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 1 Chinese spice packet for braising
- 8 cups water ((enough to cover the squab))
- 2 tablespoons maltose
- ¼ cup Chinese red vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 6 cups canola oil ((for frying))
- Shrimp Chips - Ha Peen ((Optional))
- Lemon wedges
- Dipping salt ((a few pinches of five spice powder mixed with 1½ teaspoons salt))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 180M
CAL 33%·PRO 40%
CARBS 12G7% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC4G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 56G78% OF CAL
11G SAT46G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 2h
- Cook
- 1h
- Sodium
- 6951mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 552mg
- Calcium
- 41mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 120M
- SODIUM
- 6951MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.