Chinese, Please! Lesson Plans

At Raddish, we believe the kitchen is the tastiest place to learn!  And Raddish is a terrific supplement to your homeschool curriculum. Subscribe to Raddish for a FREE lesson plan each month (delivered via our Shopping List email).  Each lesson plan divides your kit into 3, 45-90 minute lessons you can use and adapt to support your homeschool study, pre-k through middle school. 

Substitutions

We strive to accommodate the needs of all families. Below please find recommended substitutes for our Rad-Families with dietary restrictions, compliments of VeegMama, a lifestyle blog sharing new approaches to healthy living through food, wellness, and personal fulfillment. 

 

Gluten-Free

Egg Drop Soup >> Be sure you are using a cornstarch that is gluten-free and processed in a plant that is gluten-free.

New Year’s Dumplings >> Use gluten-free gyoza wrappers (available online).  Use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry >> Be sure you are using a cornstarch that is gluten-free and processed in a plant that is gluten-free.  Use tamari instead of soy sauce.

 

Egg Allergy

Egg Drop Soup >> Omit the eggs.  Cut 4 ounces of tofu into thin strips (or crumble, if desired).  Add to the pot after Step 5.

New Year’s Dumplings >> Use eggless gyoza wrappers (available in Asian grocery stores.)

 

Vegetarian

Egg Drop Soup >> Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

New Year’s Dumplings >> Instead of pork, use a vegan beef alternative, such as Beyond Meat, Yves, or Lightlife’s Gimme Lean Beef. 

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry >> Instead of beef, use Gardein’s Beefless Tips.

 

Vegan

Egg Drop Soup >> Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Omit the eggs.  Cut 4 ounces of tofu into thin strips (or crumble, if desired).  Add to the pot after Step 5.

New Year’s Dumplings >> Use eggless gyoza wrappers (available in Asian grocery stores.)  Instead of pork, use a vegan beef alternative, such as Beyond Meat, Yves or Lightlife’s Gimme Lean Beef.  Use agave instead of honey.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry >> Instead of beef, use Gardein’s Beefless Tips