Braised squirrel with root vegetables

Braised squirrel with root vegetables recipe videos

Braised squirrel with root vegetables is a traditional Chinese game dish, often associated with rural or northern Chinese cuisine. It features tender squirrel meat slow-cooked in a savory broth with hearty root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and daikon radish.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the squirrel meat and provides complex carbohydrates and fiber from the root vegetables. A typical serving offers a balanced mix of nutrients, with a calorie range of approximately 350-450 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	620 mg
Vitamin A	450 mcg
Vitamin C	18 mg
Niacin (B3)	7.2 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Zinc	4.1 mg
Magnesium	55 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culinarily, this dish reflects a historical practice of using locally hunted game and seasonal root vegetables, making it a sustainable and rustic meal. Nutritionally, squirrel meat is lean and rich in iron, while the root vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals.