ethnic cusine?

[lowcarbsweetie]

I was curious what you would order at different restaurants say mexican, chinese, italian?

[d33na]

Re: ethnic cusine?

I dont know about restaurants....but I make an awesome taco kind of hmmm *laughing* Ive had one pkt of taco seasoning and so far its lasted me 3 months...I use the tiniest amount of spices and it still tastes awesome....sometimes I have it with brocoli and/or sprouts and pumpkin....other times over a salad with vintage cheddar cheese and a bit of sour cream.....totally awesome!

Chinese is easy if you make your own...stirfies are fine with veg on the acceptable list...chicken or fish or beef or pork...just count the spices and sauces you use

Italian...Linda has many recipes for lasagna and pizza on her site....

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes - Home in fact she has many interesting recipes Ive tweeked...

The problem with many restaurants is they do so much preprepared stuff...I always feel safer cooking at home...

[atkinsgal08]

Re: ethnic cusine?

I was curious what you would order at different restaurants say mexican, chinese, italian?

If you want to invest a few dollars in "Atkins Essentials", there's a section in the back of the book on what to eat at various ethnic restaurants.

[Suzanne_H]

Re: ethnic cusine?

Mexican:
carne asada, carnitas, adobada... and ensalada de aguacate, ensalada de tomate, guacamole, chicharrones (pork rinds), depending on the restaurant... in an average Mexican restaurant I would stick with the taco salad, but request it in a regular bowl or plate rather than the fried tortilla shell to avoid crumbs falling into the salad. NO CHIPS! Chips are evil incarnate, evil I tell you! LOL Oh I do love the chips, but... *sigh* alas, no more.

Chinese:
I pretty much only go to Chinese restaurants that offer Mongolian grill. In this way I can pick my own veggies and meats and have myself a real meal. Most of the dishes offered on the buffet will be loaded with sugar or cornstarch. Some of the soups are ok like egg drop or hot and sour (if on the legume rung). On induction I'd definitely not stray from the grill. However, places like Mongolian Grill sauces are loaded with sugars and soy... fortunately you choose your own sauces, just be careful.

Italian:
Depends on the restaurant. We like Carabba's since they make a mean steak dinner. I once ordered scampi without the pasta and got strange looks from the waitress (shame on her!) and the steamed veggies. Anything "marsala" is going to have a little sugar, as will the chicken gratella... still a better choice than pasta! Have I mentioned hold the pasta? Even at Fozoli's you can order a great salad.

Consider taking along a little container (I like the little ziplock tupperware thingies) of dressing. Restaurant dressings aren't the same as the ones we get in the store. They usually have a lot more sugar, no idea why.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: ethnic cusine?

>>in an average Mexican restaurant I would stick with the taco salad,>>

Keep in mind that the sauce most likely has sugar in it. Doesn't keep me from eating it on occasion, just be aware!

[not2late]

Re: ethnic cusine?

I was curious what you would order at different restaurants say mexican, chinese, italian?

It all depends if these restaurants are authentic cuisine or McMexican (ex. Taco Bell), McChinese (ex. PF Chang), McItalian (ex. Olive Garden) type restaurants.

If these are authentic restaurants, then stick to the whole roasted or steamed or grilled meats, avoid sauces (unless you really quiz the waiter about what is in them---some sauces include added sugars like honey, agave nectar, etc.), go for the sauteed veggies without sauce.