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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 2.8.12
<br>ASK HUNGRY GIRL
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<br>Hey Hungry Girl,
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<br>Have you heard of Bragg Liquid Aminos? I've been told it's a good soy sauce alternative. Is it lower in sodium than soy sauce? What's the deal?
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<br>Braggin' About It
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<br>Hi Braggin',
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<br>Great questions. Although I had heard of Bragg Liquid Aminos, I hadn't tried it until recently. (In all honesty, the name is weird and not exactly appetizing!) But after the "Chinese Food" episode of Hungry Girl aired on Food Network, I got TONS of emails from people saying how much they love the stuff so, of course, I had to check it out. After tasting it, I'd say it's more potent than soy sauce with a slightly smoky flavor -- not bad at all!
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<br>So what exactly is it? According to Bragg's website, it's a "liquid protein concentrate" made from soybeans and purified water and a "healthy, gourmet replacement" for soy sauce. It's also touted as having no added table salt, and at first glance, it appears to be pretty low in sodium, with 160mg per serving. But a serving is actually ONLY 1/2 teaspoon. If you use an entire tablespoon (the normal serving size for soy sauce), it would come out to 960mg sodium, about the same as regular soy sauce. If you're watching your salt intake, your best bet is still reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce, which has about 540mg sodium per tablespoon.
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<br>Why all the hype? As the name promises, it contains amino acids -- 16 of 'em. Aminos are the building blocks of protein, which is essential to pretty much every function of the body. (Find more info about protein and amino acids over at The World's Healthiest Foods website.) This stuff is also a good option for people with certain food allergies, because it's not fermented and it doesn't contain gluten. Plus, it has no artificial colorings or preservatives. Hmmm -- sounds like a lot to BRAGG about (tee-hee!)...
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<br>You can find Liquid Aminos at natural-foods stores, like Whole Foods, and some regular grocery stores. It's even available in a 6-oz. spray bottle, which is pretty neat and helpful for portion control. Feel free to use it as an alternative in HG recipes that call for soy sauce -- but you might want to use a little less than called for, because the flavor is pretty intense!
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<br>Bottom line? It's not lower in sodium than soy sauce, but it is a good option for people with gluten allergies. It's not a perfect swap for soy sauce, in terms of flavor, but it tastes good and will get the job done.
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<br>Hi Lisa,
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<br>I love your show and your recipes, but I have a question about your Lord of the Onion Rings. I had a problem with the crumb mixture clumping up after I dipped the onion in the egg substitute. The first few onion rings came out fine, but then the crumbs started to stick to each other and not to the onion. Help!
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<br>Ring Me Up
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<br>Hi Ring Me Up,
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<br>Those "faux-fried" onion rings are FANTASTIC, but the process can take some perfecting. Still, with just 155 calories, 1g fat, and 16g fiber (PointsPlus