I have always been a person who carefully watches her weight. My husband constantly accuses me of trying to keep him healthy. My secret is to provide tasty, delicious and well balanced meals, which helps keep him away from foods that are high in fat and cholesterol. He loves this recipe and I am sure that you will, too. Mushrooms in garlic sauce is a recipe that is great for your diet and is also delightfully tasteful.

INGREDIENTS:

10 oz. baby bella mushrooms
2 tbsp. chili garlic sauce
2 tbsp. fish sauce
2 tbsp. palm sugar
2 tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. garlic (chopped)
¼ cup shallots
1/3 cup cilantro
2 cups water (for boiling)
2 each kale leaves

PREPARATION:

1. Mix the chili garlic sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice and Thai sweet chili sauce in a small bowl.
2. In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add the mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes.
3. Remove the pot from the heat, drain the water and place the mushroom on top of the two kale leaves on a serving platter.
4. Heat the olive oil in a wok with the garlic and shallots and cook until golden brown.
5. Add the mixture from the bowl and stir constantly for about 3 minutes.
6. Add the cilantro to the wok and then immediately pour the sauce over the mushrooms on the serving platter.

Makes 2 servings