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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 1-inch slices ginger
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on (about 2.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce, to taste (salt may be substituted)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, sliced in 1 inch pieces
- 4 oz sotanghon noodles (also known as bean threads, cellophane noodles or glass noodles)
- scallions, finely sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2561g | |
| Calories 964 | |
| Calories from Fat 501 | 52% |
| Total Fat 56.13g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 10.19g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.45g | |
| Cholesterol 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium 5957mg | 248% |
| Potassium 2900mg | 83% |
| Total Carbs 28.67g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 49% |
| Sugars 8.92g | 6% |
| Protein 85.69g | 137% |
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