Cap Cai
Cap Cai brings a lively mix of tender shrimp and crisp bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and green onions in a glossy sauce layered with oyster and fish sauce. The stir-fry balances savory depth with gentle sweetness and peppery warmth, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a shared family meal. Serve hot with steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cap Cai, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in the garlic and the onion; cook and stir until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the shrimp, bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, and green onion.
- 4
Pour in the water, cover, and cook until the shrimp is no longer translucent in the center and the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Dissolve the cornstarch in the fish sauce in a small bowl.
- 6
Stir it into the cap cai along with the oyster sauce, sugar, and pepper; cook, stirring, until thickened.
- 7
Season with salt before serving.
- Calories 356.48 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 18.65 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 43.46 g 16%
- Total Fat 11.12 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.64 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.12 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1251.32 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.96 g --
- Added Sugars 3.44 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 212.15 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 547.55 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 36.97 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 105.8 mg Good Source 118%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cap Cai is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bok Choy, Broccoli, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 356.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cap Cai made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cap Cai?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cap Cai easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cap Cai healthy?
- Cap Cai has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 356.48 calories and 18.65 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1251.32 mg (54% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.64 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.44 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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