Healthy Eating - Isle of Whithorn and Port William Youth Groups

Two local Youth Groups were involved in Healthy Eating last week. A total of 17 young people ranging from 11 - 18 years old, had the chance to cook their own healthy "Sweet and Sour" dish.

The young people had to cut the vegetables and combine all the ingredients to successfully complete the task. The atmosphere at both events was great, and, on evaluation, all would like to try different things later in the year.

The recipe used is detailed below:

SWEET AND SOUR DISH

Ingredients (per person)

Sliced Chicken or Lean Pork (3 to 4oz per person)

Oil to cook

1 tbsp Cider Vinegar

1 tablespoon Brown Sugar

Finished product!!  YUMMY!

1 teaspoon Soya Sauce

¼ small Onion, chopped

2 Tomatoes, chopped

Any other chopped vegetables of your choice

Bit of Ginger

1 clove of Garlic

1 Pineapple Ring and Juice

Water to add volume

1 tsp Cornflour & 2 tsp water (to thicken)

Method

1. Cook meat in oil (approximately 5 minutes) & remove from pan.
2. Add Soya Sauce, Sugar and Cider Vinegar and heat until sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the vegetables and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the Pineapple and Juice. Bring to boil. Add water if necessary.
5. Mix the Cornflour and water together, add to pan and thicken the sauce.
6. Reheat the meat in the sauce and serve with rice or noodles.