Are you looking for something quick and tasty on your lunch break? Tired of the traditional sandwich and chips? Stop by E Hur Wei off Hwy. 100 in Nashville for a quick and delicious meal!
What's better than quality food at a pace that will fit your lunch schedule? Quality food at a great price! E Hur Wei offers a multitude of lunch choices all under $10!
Come in and try one of our delicious lunch offerings; from Sweet and Sour Chicken to Shrimp and Lobster - E Hur Wei will be sure to fill you up while keeping money in your wallet!
We're located at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy Nashville, TN 37211. In a hurry? Call us at 615-673-1003 to place your To-Go order!
Monday, March 30, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Health Benefits of Chinese Food
It has been said for years that Japanese food is some of the most healthy you will ever find. The problem is, actually finding it. Chinese food is easier to find and has plenty of health benefits too!
Chopsticks may help keep portions down since you put less food in your mouth than you would with, say, a fork. Chopsticks help people slow down, and when you slow down, your body’s satiety signals are given time to do their job.
Soup, which is almost always served, is also a satiety promoter. It's been shown that eating a broth-based soup before a meal can reduce food intake by about 20%.
If you can love brown rice, more power to you. With Chinese food, you’re eating loads of vegetables, ginger and possibly mushrooms with your carbs. More importantly, the meat will lower your glycemic load, and the fibers in your greens will keep your blood-sugar levels balanced. This means a more sustained feeling of fullness and energy.
If you're looking to stay on track for your weight loss plan, Chinese food is an excellent start! Come see E Hur Wei in Nashville for some of the best Chinese cuisine in town!
We're located at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy. Nashville, TN 37211.
Chopsticks may help keep portions down since you put less food in your mouth than you would with, say, a fork. Chopsticks help people slow down, and when you slow down, your body’s satiety signals are given time to do their job.
Soup, which is almost always served, is also a satiety promoter. It's been shown that eating a broth-based soup before a meal can reduce food intake by about 20%.
If you can love brown rice, more power to you. With Chinese food, you’re eating loads of vegetables, ginger and possibly mushrooms with your carbs. More importantly, the meat will lower your glycemic load, and the fibers in your greens will keep your blood-sugar levels balanced. This means a more sustained feeling of fullness and energy.
If you're looking to stay on track for your weight loss plan, Chinese food is an excellent start! Come see E Hur Wei in Nashville for some of the best Chinese cuisine in town!
We're located at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy. Nashville, TN 37211.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Most Popular Chinese Dishes
Chinese cuisine is one of the most important parts of Chinese culture! E Hur Wei in Nashville has you covered for some of the most popular Chinese dishes! Here are the 8 most popular Chinese dishes:
1. Sweet and Sour Pork: Sweet and sour pork has a bright orange-red color, and a delicious sweet and sour taste. At the very beginning there was only sweet and sour pork, but to meet demands, there have been some developments on this dish. Now, the pork can be substituted by other ingredients like chicken, beef or pork ribs.
2. Gong Bao Chicken: This is a famous Sichuan-style specialty, popular with both Chinese and foreigners. The major ingredients are diced chicken, dried chili, and fried peanuts.People in Western countries have created a Western-style gong bao chicken, for which the diced chicken is covered with cornstarch, and vegetables, sweet and sour sauce and mashed garlic are added.
3. Ma Po Tofu: Ma po tofu is one of the most famous dishes in Chuan Cuisine with a history of more than 100 years. Ma describes a spicy and hot taste which comes from pepper powder, one kind of condiment usually used in Chuan Cuisine.The milky tofu is enriched with brownish red ground beef and chopped green onion.
4. Wontons: Since the Tang Dynasty (618–907), it has been a custom for people to eat wontons on the winter solstice.The most versatile shape of a wonton is simple a right triangle, similar to Italian tortellini. Wontons are commonly boiled and served in soup or sometimes deep-fried. The filling of wontons can be minced pork or diced shrimp.
5. Dumplings: With a long history of more than 1,800 years, dumplings are a traditional food widely popular in North China. Dumplings consist of minced meat and chopped vegetables wrapped into a thin piece of dough skin.Popular fillings are mince pork, diced shrimp, ground chicken, beef, and vegetables. They can be cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying. Dumplings are a traditional dish eaten on Chinese New Year’s Eve.
6. Chow Mein: The "Chow mein" is the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese characters above, which means stir-fried noodles. Generally speaking, this stir-fried dish consists of noodles, meat (usually chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork), onions and celery.
7. Peking Roasted Duck: Peking duck is a famous dish from Beijing, enjoying world fame, and considered as one of China’s national dishes.Peking duck is savored for its thin and crispy skin. The Sliced Peking duck is often eaten with pancakes, sweet bean sauce, or soy with mashed garlic.
8. Spring Rolls: Spring rolls are a Cantonese dim sum of cylindrical shape. The filling of spring rolls could be vegetables or meat, and the taste could be either sweet or savory. After fillings are wrapped in spring roll wrappers, the next step is frying. Then the spring rolls are given their golden yellow color.
Come visit E Hur Wei at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy Nashville, TN 37211 to try any (or ALL) of these tasty dishes!!!
1. Sweet and Sour Pork: Sweet and sour pork has a bright orange-red color, and a delicious sweet and sour taste. At the very beginning there was only sweet and sour pork, but to meet demands, there have been some developments on this dish. Now, the pork can be substituted by other ingredients like chicken, beef or pork ribs.
2. Gong Bao Chicken: This is a famous Sichuan-style specialty, popular with both Chinese and foreigners. The major ingredients are diced chicken, dried chili, and fried peanuts.People in Western countries have created a Western-style gong bao chicken, for which the diced chicken is covered with cornstarch, and vegetables, sweet and sour sauce and mashed garlic are added.
3. Ma Po Tofu: Ma po tofu is one of the most famous dishes in Chuan Cuisine with a history of more than 100 years. Ma describes a spicy and hot taste which comes from pepper powder, one kind of condiment usually used in Chuan Cuisine.The milky tofu is enriched with brownish red ground beef and chopped green onion.
4. Wontons: Since the Tang Dynasty (618–907), it has been a custom for people to eat wontons on the winter solstice.The most versatile shape of a wonton is simple a right triangle, similar to Italian tortellini. Wontons are commonly boiled and served in soup or sometimes deep-fried. The filling of wontons can be minced pork or diced shrimp.
5. Dumplings: With a long history of more than 1,800 years, dumplings are a traditional food widely popular in North China. Dumplings consist of minced meat and chopped vegetables wrapped into a thin piece of dough skin.Popular fillings are mince pork, diced shrimp, ground chicken, beef, and vegetables. They can be cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying. Dumplings are a traditional dish eaten on Chinese New Year’s Eve.
6. Chow Mein: The "Chow mein" is the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese characters above, which means stir-fried noodles. Generally speaking, this stir-fried dish consists of noodles, meat (usually chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork), onions and celery.
7. Peking Roasted Duck: Peking duck is a famous dish from Beijing, enjoying world fame, and considered as one of China’s national dishes.Peking duck is savored for its thin and crispy skin. The Sliced Peking duck is often eaten with pancakes, sweet bean sauce, or soy with mashed garlic.
8. Spring Rolls: Spring rolls are a Cantonese dim sum of cylindrical shape. The filling of spring rolls could be vegetables or meat, and the taste could be either sweet or savory. After fillings are wrapped in spring roll wrappers, the next step is frying. Then the spring rolls are given their golden yellow color.
Come visit E Hur Wei at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy Nashville, TN 37211 to try any (or ALL) of these tasty dishes!!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on Thursday, February 19, 2015 this year. Did you know that Chinese New Year is the largest holiday traveled ever? In China, hundreds of millions of people travel home in what is considered the world's biggest annual human migration.
Approximately three billion trips will be made by plane, train and car over the 40-day period.
In China, the Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. Traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. Each year, the New Year is associated with one of the 12 zodiac animal signs. The 12 signs are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
This year is the year of the Goat; the eighth Chinese Zodiac.
Approximately three billion trips will be made by plane, train and car over the 40-day period.
In China, the Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. Traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. Each year, the New Year is associated with one of the 12 zodiac animal signs. The 12 signs are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
This year is the year of the Goat; the eighth Chinese Zodiac.
The Chinese Zodiac Goat has the following symbolic meanings:
Is this your year? Come in and celebrate the Chinese New Year with E Hur Wei in Nashville! We have great specials including live music Thursdays and Sundays and Wednesday weeknight specials! We offer the best Chinese cuisine in the Nashville area! E Hur Wei is located at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy. Nashville, TN 37211.
Make sure to visit us HERE and sign up for our special offers and coupons!
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Chinese Dishes you MUST Try!
There are some dishes that you just absolutely HAVE to try! Here are a few Chinese dishes that you absolutely need to try! Venture outside of your comfort zone!
Dan Dan Mein (Dan Dan Noodles)
Original versions of the dish start with warm, long, fresh noodles piled over chile oil. Many recent takes finish the dish off with minced pork and pickled vegetables (ya cai) such as mustard greens. Depending on the cook’s taste (and, of course, the customer's), other versions include peanut oil, peanuts, peanut butter, sesame paste, dark soy sauce, black Chinese vinegar, scallions and Sichuan peppers. Some versions are even served cold. The end goal of all of them: a slurpy, delicious and fortifying bowl of noodles.
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)
Steamed soup dumplings usually arrive in a group of 4 to 10 in a bamboo steamer basket. Dip the dumpling in the Chinese vinegar (usually provided), and when you bite into them, the pork broth, or “soup,” spills out into your Chinese spoon.
Char Siu Bao (Pork Buns)
Steamed, paper-white puffs of yeast-risen bread encase a glistening center of sugary barbecue pork chunks. The seasonings on the meat are sweet barbecue sauce styles which tends to lend an bright orange tinge to the paper-white bread surrounding it.
Shumai
One of the prettiest members of the dim sum family, these delicate, curly-edged bite-size dumplings show up often with pork or scallop, although they can also be found with spring garlic, shrimp, crab meat, and a range of other vegetarian and meat enhancements. A translucent piece of dough wraps around the fillings, forming a small package that is steamed to order.
If you're looking for some delicious Chinese food in the Nashville area, visit E Hur Wei! We're located at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy Nashville, TN 37211. For questions or to place a to-go order, call us at 615-673-1003
Dan Dan Mein (Dan Dan Noodles)
Original versions of the dish start with warm, long, fresh noodles piled over chile oil. Many recent takes finish the dish off with minced pork and pickled vegetables (ya cai) such as mustard greens. Depending on the cook’s taste (and, of course, the customer's), other versions include peanut oil, peanuts, peanut butter, sesame paste, dark soy sauce, black Chinese vinegar, scallions and Sichuan peppers. Some versions are even served cold. The end goal of all of them: a slurpy, delicious and fortifying bowl of noodles.
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)
Steamed soup dumplings usually arrive in a group of 4 to 10 in a bamboo steamer basket. Dip the dumpling in the Chinese vinegar (usually provided), and when you bite into them, the pork broth, or “soup,” spills out into your Chinese spoon.
Char Siu Bao (Pork Buns)
Steamed, paper-white puffs of yeast-risen bread encase a glistening center of sugary barbecue pork chunks. The seasonings on the meat are sweet barbecue sauce styles which tends to lend an bright orange tinge to the paper-white bread surrounding it.
Shumai
One of the prettiest members of the dim sum family, these delicate, curly-edged bite-size dumplings show up often with pork or scallop, although they can also be found with spring garlic, shrimp, crab meat, and a range of other vegetarian and meat enhancements. A translucent piece of dough wraps around the fillings, forming a small package that is steamed to order.
If you're looking for some delicious Chinese food in the Nashville area, visit E Hur Wei! We're located at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy Nashville, TN 37211. For questions or to place a to-go order, call us at 615-673-1003
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Brown Rice versus White Rice; A Healthy Debate
In our previous blog post, we discussed some healthy Chinese options for you at Nashville's E Hur Wei. One of the biggest diet arguments when you're eating Chinese food stems from the question:
White Rice or Brown Rice? What about Fried Rice? Just... No. You know it's GOOD, but not healthy. But everyone loves fried rice!
What is the difference between brown and white rice? Aside from the obvious - color. A whole grain of rice has several layers. Only the outermost layer, the hull, is removed to produce what we call brown rice. This process is the least damaging to the nutritional value of the rice and avoids the unnecessary loss of nutrients that occurs with further processing (discussed below). If brown rice is further milled to remove the bran and most of the germ layer, the result is not only a whiter rice, but also a rice that has lost many more nutrients. At this point, however, the rice is still unpolished, and it takes polishing to produce the white rice we are used to seeing. Polishing removes the aleurone layer of the grain--a layer filled with health-supportive, essential fats. Because these fats, once exposed to air by the refining process, are highly susceptible to oxidation, this layer is removed to extend the shelf life of the product. The resulting white rice is simply a refined starch that has basically lost all of its original nutrients.
Fried rice is undeniably bad for you, setting you back 450 calories and 14 grams of fat. Brown rice is better, with only 215 calories and a generous 3.5 grams of fiber per cup. But even though it's trendy to avoid white rice because it's a high-glycemic carb, it's honestly not so bad.
Calorie for calorie, brown and white rice are about the same.
Brown rice is said to reduce diabetes risk while white rice has a few consequence that you may not be aware of. For example, the refining process of white rice includes loss of fiber, vitamins, magnesium and other minerals, lignans, phytoestrogens, and phytic acid, many of which may be protective factors for diabetes risk.
Eating brown rice is usually associated with a health-conscious lifestyle. However, if you're researching brown and white rice, you will find a ton of conflicting information. Some experts say that white rice is in fact healthier for you than brown rice while others swear by brown rice and it's health benefits.
Whichever you prefer, E Hur Wei can cater to your needs! We can be as health-conscious as you'd like with many healthy menu options including gluten-free! Come visit us and see why Yelp reviewers rave about our food! 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy. Nashville, TN 37221 or call in a To-Go order at 615-673-1003.
Our entire menu is accessible online at www.ehurwei.net.
White Rice or Brown Rice? What about Fried Rice? Just... No. You know it's GOOD, but not healthy. But everyone loves fried rice!
What is the difference between brown and white rice? Aside from the obvious - color. A whole grain of rice has several layers. Only the outermost layer, the hull, is removed to produce what we call brown rice. This process is the least damaging to the nutritional value of the rice and avoids the unnecessary loss of nutrients that occurs with further processing (discussed below). If brown rice is further milled to remove the bran and most of the germ layer, the result is not only a whiter rice, but also a rice that has lost many more nutrients. At this point, however, the rice is still unpolished, and it takes polishing to produce the white rice we are used to seeing. Polishing removes the aleurone layer of the grain--a layer filled with health-supportive, essential fats. Because these fats, once exposed to air by the refining process, are highly susceptible to oxidation, this layer is removed to extend the shelf life of the product. The resulting white rice is simply a refined starch that has basically lost all of its original nutrients.
Fried rice is undeniably bad for you, setting you back 450 calories and 14 grams of fat. Brown rice is better, with only 215 calories and a generous 3.5 grams of fiber per cup. But even though it's trendy to avoid white rice because it's a high-glycemic carb, it's honestly not so bad.
Calorie for calorie, brown and white rice are about the same.
Brown rice is said to reduce diabetes risk while white rice has a few consequence that you may not be aware of. For example, the refining process of white rice includes loss of fiber, vitamins, magnesium and other minerals, lignans, phytoestrogens, and phytic acid, many of which may be protective factors for diabetes risk.
Eating brown rice is usually associated with a health-conscious lifestyle. However, if you're researching brown and white rice, you will find a ton of conflicting information. Some experts say that white rice is in fact healthier for you than brown rice while others swear by brown rice and it's health benefits.
Whichever you prefer, E Hur Wei can cater to your needs! We can be as health-conscious as you'd like with many healthy menu options including gluten-free! Come visit us and see why Yelp reviewers rave about our food! 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy. Nashville, TN 37221 or call in a To-Go order at 615-673-1003.
Our entire menu is accessible online at www.ehurwei.net.
Tips for Healthy Eating
Chinese food sure is tasty, but if you're on a diet, you might be thinking it's not the best choice for your caloric intake. E Hur Wei is here to guide you with some dining options that ARE healthy! Who said dieting had to be bland?
Anything steamed is obviously good, as is Jum (poached), Chu (broiled), Kow (roasted), Shu (barbecued), lightly stir-fried, dry stir-fried, or braised. If you're dieting, stay away from anything breaded, fried, or coated in flour. The best stuff is never good for you!
While dieting or watching your calories, avoid thick gravy or sauces made from sugar, flour, or cornstarch (such as those found on General Tso's or Sweet and Sour Pork). They're loaded with corn syrup. Instead, try a dish made with hot mustard sauce, hoisin sauce, or oyster sauce. Another tip with your sauces - always ask for "half sauce." That way, you get half the sauce—and half the calories—of what is normally used in the dish.
Try ordering your meal from E Hur Wei cooked in vegetable stock (a traditional Chinese style of cooking called "stock velveted") to reduce the calories in your dish by 150-300 and the fat by 15-30 grams.
If you're looking at dining at a delightful Chinese restaurant in Nashville, E Hur Wei is the way to go! We offer a large menu that caters to everyone! Gluten free? No problem! Come visit us at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy. Nashville, TN 37221. We offer drink specials and live music Sundays and Thursdays!
If you'd like to place a To-Go order, call 615-673-1003. We also deliver within a 5-mile radius of our restaurant!
Visit our website for some special offers and coupons; also our entire menu is viewable!
Anything steamed is obviously good, as is Jum (poached), Chu (broiled), Kow (roasted), Shu (barbecued), lightly stir-fried, dry stir-fried, or braised. If you're dieting, stay away from anything breaded, fried, or coated in flour. The best stuff is never good for you!
While dieting or watching your calories, avoid thick gravy or sauces made from sugar, flour, or cornstarch (such as those found on General Tso's or Sweet and Sour Pork). They're loaded with corn syrup. Instead, try a dish made with hot mustard sauce, hoisin sauce, or oyster sauce. Another tip with your sauces - always ask for "half sauce." That way, you get half the sauce—and half the calories—of what is normally used in the dish.
Try ordering your meal from E Hur Wei cooked in vegetable stock (a traditional Chinese style of cooking called "stock velveted") to reduce the calories in your dish by 150-300 and the fat by 15-30 grams.
If you're looking at dining at a delightful Chinese restaurant in Nashville, E Hur Wei is the way to go! We offer a large menu that caters to everyone! Gluten free? No problem! Come visit us at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy. Nashville, TN 37221. We offer drink specials and live music Sundays and Thursdays!
If you'd like to place a To-Go order, call 615-673-1003. We also deliver within a 5-mile radius of our restaurant!
Visit our website for some special offers and coupons; also our entire menu is viewable!
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