Serving sizes are based on adult portions. Here is a guide for children:

Toddler (age 1-4): ¼ adult portion

Young child (age 5-9): ½ adult portion

Older child (age 10-13): ¾ adult portion

Teenagers (14+): 1 adult portion

Some children do have bigger appetites than others. You child’s portion may need to be changed to fit their typical diet if you think the recommended serving sizes are too large or small. We would advise speaking with your dietitian prior to increasing the serving size if your child has struggled to manage potassium or phosphate.

Noodles are the main source of carbohydrate, and the value has been provided for those trained in insulin adjustment.

Despite the use of some high potassium ingredients, such as beef, this recipe is low in potassium, when following ingredient quantities and serving sizes. It is also low in phosphate, but does contain some, mainly from the beef, so if you have been prescribed a phosphate binder, take as directed.

High in protein, this recipe is suitable for those advised to eat more protein. If you have been advised to eat less protein, replace some e.g. half or all of the beef with a plant-protein such as tofu, tempeh or Quorn.

For those needing to increase calories, add extra sesame oil when serving.

Use lean cuts of beef. You can also use pork, chicken, or prawns or a vegetable protein such as Quorn, tofu or tempeh to reduce saturated fat. Even though we use reduced-salt soy sauce, it’s still quite salty, so only use amount shown in the recipe.

Use fresh or frozen vegetables in this dish, and whatever you have. Broccoli or sugar snap peas are often cheaper than pak choi. You can also use your usual cooking oil instead of sesame oil.

This dish is best eaten freshly made.

Add a touch of spice and flavour with either chilli flakes, curry powder or extra black pepper.