Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Need Help With Chinese Appetizers

RDR

Recommended Posts

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted

Hi, for the last few years I've been craving Chinese Appetizers such as Tempura coated chicken fingers, beef teriyaki, spareribs and pork strips with the pink sauce covering them, fried wontons, and marinated chicken wings. The problem is I'm allergic/intolerant to gluten/wheat, corn, soy and rice. Does anyone know of a substitute for soy, teriyaki or ah-so sauce that will fit into my allergies/intolerances? or have a recipe that has easily substituted ingredients?

I heard from a friend of mine that he saw a show on Veria or Planet Green that showed tempura batter made with tapioca starch or potato starch but I haven't been able to find anything on it? has anyone seen it?

Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated :D. Thank you in advance.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


missy'smom Collaborator
missy'smom
Posted

Here's a recipe for tempura. You'd have to substitute something for the rice flour. If you put the word tempura into the search box in the baking forum other reipes similar to the ones you mentioned, pop up. Good luck!

https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...&hl=tempura

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author
Here's a recipe for tempura. You'd have to substitute something for the rice flour. If you put the word tempura into the search box in the baking forum other reipes similar to the ones you mentioned, pop up. Good luck!

https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...&hl=tempura

Thank you missy'smom :D As funny as this sounds I actually forgot to search for the word tempura. I searched for Chinese, Appetizers, Chicken fingers, goldfingers but just forgot the word tempura :lol: .

TinaM Apprentice
TinaM
Posted

Here is a link to a mock soy sauce. It has corn free substitutes too. It's in the instructions part. There have been no reviews on it though. We might do this. Dd is allergic to soy.

Forgot to add the link. lol

Open Original Shared Link

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author
Here is a link to a mock soy sauce. It has corn free substitutes too. It's in the instructions part. There have been no reviews on it though. We might do this. Dd is allergic to soy.

Forgot to add the link. lol

Open Original Shared Link

Thanks Tina :D. Gonna try using this to make Teriyaki sauce too :D. Hopefully it comes out well :D.

TinaM Apprentice
TinaM
Posted

Please come back and review it for us. I have those days of craving chinese food. I miss General Tsao chicken!

Thanks Tina :D. Gonna try using this to make Teriyaki sauce too :D. Hopefully it comes out well :D.
Lisa16 Collaborator
Lisa16
Posted

Here is a recipe for a sweet and sour sauce:

Into a sauce pan (and strain as you go) put:

The juice of two large oranges

1 cup of fresh pineapple juiced in a food processor

the juice from

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


ranger Enthusiast
ranger
Posted
Here is a link to a mock soy sauce. It has corn free substitutes too. It's in the instructions part. There have been no reviews on it though. We might do this. Dd is allergic to soy.

Forgot to add the link. lol

Open Original Shared Link

That's interesting. My sister claims that on Snopes.com no one has a bad reaction to soy. I pointed out that soy is on the list of the top 8 food allergens in the US. What are your dd's reactions to soy? Btw, I never heard of that web sight before, so looked into it. If they told me that the earth was round, I wouldn't bielieve it!

Korwyn Explorer
Korwyn
Posted
That's interesting. My sister claims that on Snopes.com no one has a bad reaction to soy. I pointed out that soy is on the list of the top 8 food allergens in the US. What are your dd's reactions to soy? Btw, I never heard of that web sight before, so looked into it. If they told me that the earth was round, I wouldn't bielieve it!

Are you kidding? Snopes is awesome for debunking urban legends. I finally got some of my friends to stop forwarding me junk by doing a 'reply all' to some of their emails, and pointedly referring them to snopes, including the link for the specific legend/email/whatever, and the copying and pasting the relevant paragraphs. After a couple of 'reply all' in which I pointedly sent my response to them and CC'd every email I could find in the body, they finally quit. Well for a while they quit emailing me entirely too. :)

Anyway....I react to soy very similar to gluten right now. I get anxiety and panic attack, muscle twitching, sweating, and insomnia. It took a while to figure out what was causing this for me.

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author
Please come back and review it for us. I have those days of craving chinese food. I miss General Tsao chicken!

I definitely will Tina :D. I'm planning on making a batch of different sauces on Sunday afternoon, with the ones you guys posted here plus an Arby's copycat BBQ sauce I found at Todd Wilbur's site :D.

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author
Here is a recipe for a sweet and sour sauce:

Into a sauce pan (and strain as you go) put:

The juice of two large oranges

1 cup of fresh pineapple juiced in a food processor

the juice from

Lisa16 Collaborator
Lisa16
Posted

RDR--

Oh, it is good with chicken! Then yesterday my parent's came to visit and we had it on tempura shrimp. Because it is fresh it is nicer than anything rom a bottle (and tons safer! I can't do msg.)

Be sure to play with the vinegar, sugar and xanthan gum to get the taste and texture you want. I would start out conservatively and then gradually add more in until you are happy. I like mine on the less sweet side (so you might want more sugar.)

I hope you have a wonderful, crave-satisfying meal!

Also check out the gluten free gobsmacked website for some appetizer ideas. The woman who writes the blog is married to a man from Korea and they adopted a little girl from China. She does great Asian foods, including potstickers.

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author
RDR--

Oh, it is good with chicken! Then yesterday my parent's came to visit and we had it on tempura shrimp. Because it is fresh it is nicer than anything rom a bottle (and tons safer! I can't do msg.)

Be sure to play with the vinegar, sugar and xanthan gum to get the taste and texture you want. I would start out conservatively and then gradually add more in until you are happy. I like mine on the less sweet side (so you might want more sugar.)

I hope you have a wonderful, crave-satisfying meal!

Also check out the gluten free gobsmacked website for some appetizer ideas. The woman who writes the blog is married to a man from Korea and they adopted a little girl from China. She does great Asian foods, including potstickers.

OMG! Thank you for the site Lisa :D. The very first recipe I saw when loading up the page was Croissants, and all the ingredients look within my allergies :D. As for crave satisfying, both the Croissants and the sweet and sour chicken with steak teriyaki will def do that :D.

brigala Explorer
brigala
Posted
My sister claims that on Snopes.com no one has a bad reaction to soy.

The only thing Snopes says about reactions to soy is that it hasn't yet been proven whether soy is linked to thyroid disease and certain types of cancer. It classifies this belief as "undetermined" rather than "true" or "false." It doesn't say anything at all about intolerance or allergy to soy.

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author
RDR--

Oh, it is good with chicken! Then yesterday my parent's came to visit and we had it on tempura shrimp. Because it is fresh it is nicer than anything rom a bottle (and tons safer! I can't do msg.)

Be sure to play with the vinegar, sugar and xanthan gum to get the taste and texture you want. I would start out conservatively and then gradually add more in until you are happy. I like mine on the less sweet side (so you might want more sugar.)

I hope you have a wonderful, crave-satisfying meal!

Also check out the gluten free gobsmacked website for some appetizer ideas. The woman who writes the blog is married to a man from Korea and they adopted a little girl from China. She does great Asian foods, including potstickers.

We finally made the tempura chicken last night with the sweet and sour sauce. We used Carol Fenster's sorghum flour blend to make the batter and substituted guar gum for the xanthan gum in the sauce. It came out tasting very similar to what we used to eat and tasted great :D. Thanks again :D. Our next shots at making are oriental chicken wings (the chinese restaurant we always loved actually posted their recipe - Open Original Shared Link - would go great with the mock soy sauce), beef teriyaki (the mock teriyaki sauce looks perfect for it :D), wontons, boneless spare ribs and pork strips(still looking for a good soy/corn free recipe for char siu sauce for the 2 of them :D). This is actually getting to be both a fun and tasty project ;).

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author

Made the Lobster sauce from Kowloon's website. It was phenomenal! Made it with Ground pork (sausage meat) and served it on a bed of french fries. It tasted like the Asian equivalent to Chili Fries :D. Making the Teriyaki steak tonight using the mock teriyaki sauce. The sauce came out tasting great. Had the steak marinating overnight.

Lisa16 Collaborator
Lisa16
Posted

RDR-- I am so glad you are having so much fun and success with these dishes! Good for you!

:D

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author
Please come back and review it for us. I have those days of craving chinese food. I miss General Tsao chicken!

Good news! It worked! :D

I used the mock soy sauce recipe omitting the vitamin c (couldn't find one without corn in it) to make the soy sauce then refrigerated it a bit. Later on I made the teriyaki sauce recipe using the mock soy sauce in place of the soy sauce. The next step was the easiest :D, marinate the steak over night :D.

It tasted just like the real thing!!! Thank you all again :D!

RDR Apprentice
RDR
Posted
  • Author
RDR-- I am so glad you are having so much fun and success with these dishes! Good for you!

:D

Thanks Lisa :D. I wouldn't be having this fun at all if it wasn't for you guys :D. Thank you again for all the help :D...and all the tasty treats :D!

lilwren Newbie
lilwren
Posted

hello all and thanks for the soy sauce alternative recipe link at recipezaar ... i really needed it. i use the zaar all the time but never thought to look for something like that there.

anyway ... for what it's worth ...

my thyroid doctor says that soy contains two chemicals that are bad for your thyroid - daidzein and genistein. here's what he wrote in his article for a medical journal.

... Daidzein and genistein inhibit the production of thyroid hormone and inhibit the conversion

of (inactive) T-4 to (active) T-3. ...

i have found lots of conflicting info on soy ... and am befuddled to say the least. but, i am going to do my best to eliminate soy completely and see if my thyroid medicine works better.

by the way ... thanks to you all for all of your posts ... i love this forum ... it has helped me so much.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com:
    Join eNewsletter
    Donate
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A17):



    Celiac.com Sponsors (A17-M):



  • Recent Activity

    1. knitty kitty
      - knitty kitty commented on Scott Adams's article in Multiple Sclerosis and Celiac Disease
      3

      Gluten-Free Diet Linked to Reduced Inflammation and Improved Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis (+Video)

      I worried at one point on my journey whether I had MS, having many of the symptoms myself. However, my symptoms improved dramatically with high dose thiamine hydrochloride, Benfotiamine, and Thiamine TTFD. Thiamine deficiency symptoms overlap with MS symptoms, including changes on brain MRIs. Thiamine deficiency affected my eyes (light sensitivity),...
    2. trents
      - trents replied to Matthias's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      1

      Unexpected gluten exposure risk from cultivated mushrooms

      Welcome to the celiac.com communiuty, @Matthias! Yes, we have been aware that this can be an issue with mushrooms but as long as they are rinsed thoroughly it should not be a problem since the mushrooms don't actually incorporate the gluten into their cellular structure. For the same reason, one needs to be careful when buying aged cheeses and products...
    3. Matthias
      - Matthias posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
      1

      Unexpected gluten exposure risk from cultivated mushrooms

      The one kind of food I had been buying and eating without any worry for hidden gluten were unprocessed veggies. Well, yesterday I discovered yet another pitfall: cultivated mushrooms. I tried some new ones, Shimeji to be precise (used in many asian soup and rice dishes). Later, at home, I was taking a closer look at the product: the mushrooms were growing...
    4. trents
      - trents replied to catnapt's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      9

      how much gluten do I need to eat before blood tests?

      I might suggest you consider buckwheat groats. https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Organic-Hulled-Buckwheat-Groats/dp/B0D15QDVW7/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=GOFG11A8ZUMU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bk-hCrXgLpHqKS8QJnfKJLKbKzm2BS9tIFv3P9HjJ5swL1-02C3V819UZ845_kAwnxTUM8Qa69hKl0DfHAucO827k_rh7ZclIOPtAA9KjvEEYtaeUV06FJQyCoi5dwcfXRt8dx3cJ6ctEn2VIPaaFd0nOye2TkASgSRtdtKgvXEEXknFVYURBjXen...
    5. Scott Adams
      - Scott Adams replied to SilkieFairy's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
      2

      IBS-D vs Celiac

      What you’re describing really does not read like typical IBS-D. The dramatic, rapid normalization of stool frequency and form after removing wheat, along with improved tolerance of legumes and plant foods, is a classic pattern seen in gluten-driven disease rather than functional IBS. IBS usually worsens with fiber and beans, not improves. The fact that y...
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,325
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Jaxon Reed
    Newest Member
    Jaxon Reed
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Unexpected gluten exposure risk from cultivated mushrooms

      By trents · Posted

      Welcome to the celiac.com communiuty, @Matthias! Yes, we have been aware that this can be an issue with mushrooms but as long as they are rinsed thoroughly it should not be a problem since the mushrooms don't actually incorporate the gluten into their cellular structure. For the same reason, one needs to be careful when buying aged cheeses and products containing yeast because of the fact that they are sometimes cultured on gluten-containing substrate.
    • Matthias
      Unexpected gluten exposure risk from cultivated mushrooms

      By Matthias · Posted

      The one kind of food I had been buying and eating without any worry for hidden gluten were unprocessed veggies. Well, yesterday I discovered yet another pitfall: cultivated mushrooms. I tried some new ones, Shimeji to be precise (used in many asian soup and rice dishes). Later, at home, I was taking a closer look at the product: the mushrooms were growing from a visible layer of shredded cereals that had not been removed. After a quick web research I learned that these mushrooms are commonly cultivated on a cereal-based medium like wheat bran. I hope that info his helpful to someone.
    • trents
      how much gluten do I need to eat before blood tests?

      By trents · Posted

      I might suggest you consider buckwheat groats. https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Organic-Hulled-Buckwheat-Groats/dp/B0D15QDVW7/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=GOFG11A8ZUMU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bk-hCrXgLpHqKS8QJnfKJLKbKzm2BS9tIFv3P9HjJ5swL1-02C3V819UZ845_kAwnxTUM8Qa69hKl0DfHAucO827k_rh7ZclIOPtAA9KjvEEYtaeUV06FJQyCoi5dwcfXRt8dx3cJ6ctEn2VIPaaFd0nOye2TkASgSRtdtKgvXEEXknFVYURBjXen1Nc7EtAlJyJbU8EhB89ElCGFPRavEQkTFHv9V2Zh1EMAPRno7UajBpLCQ-1JfC5jKUyzfgsf7jN5L6yfZSgjhnwEbg6KKwWrKeghga8W_CAhEEw9N0.eDBrhYWsjgEFud6ZE03iun0-AEaGfNS1q4ILLjZz7Fs&dib_tag=se&keywords=buckwheat%2Bgroats&qid=1769980587&s=grocery&sprefix=buchwheat%2Bgroats%2Cgrocery%2C249&sr=1-4&th=1 Takes about 10 minutes to cook. Incidentally, I don't like quinoa either. Reminds me and smells to me like wet grass seed. When its not washed before cooking it makes me ill because of saponins in the seed coat. Yes, it can be difficult to get much dietary calcium without dairy. But in many cases, it's not the amount of calcium in the diet that is the problem but the poor uptake of it. And too much calcium supplementation can interfere with the absorption of vitamins and minerals in general because it raises gut pH.
    • Scott Adams
      IBS-D vs Celiac

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      What you’re describing really does not read like typical IBS-D. The dramatic, rapid normalization of stool frequency and form after removing wheat, along with improved tolerance of legumes and plant foods, is a classic pattern seen in gluten-driven disease rather than functional IBS. IBS usually worsens with fiber and beans, not improves. The fact that you carry HLA-DQ2.2 means celiac disease is absolutely possible, even if it’s less common than DQ2.5, and many people with DQ2.2 present later and are under-diagnosed. Your hesitation to reintroduce gluten is completely understandable — quality of life matters — and many people in your position choose to remain strictly gluten-free and treat it as medically necessary even without formal biopsy confirmation. If and when you’re ready, a physician can help you weigh options like limited gluten challenge, serology history, or documentation as “probable celiac.” What’s clear is that this wasn’t just random IBS — you identified the trigger, and your body has been very consistent in its response.
    • Scott Adams
      Question

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Here are some results from a search: Top Liquid Multivitamin Picks for Celiac Needs MaryRuth's Liquid Morning Multivitamin Essentials+ – Excellent daily choice with a broad vitamin/mineral profile, easy to absorb, gluten-free, vegan, and great overall value. MaryRuth's Liquid Morning Multivitamin – Classic, well-reviewed gluten-free liquid multivitamin with essential nutrients in a readily absorbable form. MaryRuth's Morning Multivitamin w/ Hair Growth – Adds beauty-supporting ingredients (biotin, B vitamins), also gluten-free and easy to take. New Chapter Liquid Multivitamin and New Chapter Liquid Multivitamin Orange Mango – Fermented liquid form with extra nutrients and good tolerability if you prefer a whole-food-based formula. Nature's Plus Source Of Life Gold Liquid – Premium option with a broad spectrum of vitamins and plant-based nutrients. Floradix Epresat Adult Liquid Multivitamin – Highly rated gluten-free German-made liquid, good choice if taste and natural ingredients matter. NOW Foods Liquid Multi Tropical Orange – Budget-friendly liquid multivitamin with solid nutrient coverage.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.