[Recreating Popular Flavors Healthily Part 4] Extra Edition / Finally, That McDonald's Menu? / Creative Awards 2026 / Food Category

Good morning! 😊 It's Nonno.
I'm bringing you the 4th installment of the 'Recreating Popular Flavors Healthily!' series, an extra edition that blows away the conflict of 'I want to eat that! But I'm worried about the calories!'

This time, I've recreated McDonald's perennial favorite, the 'Ebi Filet-O' (Shrimp Filet), and the winter classic, the 'Gracoro' (Gratin Croquette Burger), using surprisingly healthy ingredients. Actually, these are not only gluten-free and gentle on the body, but they are also budget-friendly recipes that are kind to your wallet.

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What is 'Recreating Popular Flavors Healthily'?

For those who feel the stress of thinking, 'I love that taste, but I have to resist because I'm on a diet,' I really want you to try this 'Recreating Popular Flavors Healthily!' series.

Updating popular menu items into guilt-free, healthy versions. Turning the stress of 'I can't eat it' into the joy of eating with peace of mind. I'm delivering reproduction recipes that satisfy both your heart and your stomach.

About the buns

Since this is gluten-free, I made them with easy rice flour bread (using baking powder).Because these are simple breads, the taste and texture differ from burger buns. Please prepare store-bought bran bread, bagels, sliced bread, or burger buns as you like.

The bun recipe for this time is here👇🏻

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🦐 'Crab Filet-O' inspired by the Shrimp Filet

Using 'crab sticks' instead of shrimp to recreate that plump texture and satisfaction! It turns out at a surprisingly low cost.

[How to make]
1. Shaping: Shred the crab sticks into 2-3 pieces, mix with the binding ingredients (rice flour, potato starch, water), and shape into a patty.

2. Coating: Coat the entire patty with rice flour breadcrumbs.

3. Cooking: Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan and pan-fry over medium to low heat until golden brown.

4. Finishing: Place lettuce, grain mustard, Aurora sauce, and the cooked crab stick patty into the bun, and it's done!

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🦀 Crab Filet-O Completed 🦀

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❄️ Gratin Croquette-style "Crab Croquette"

I arranged that winter-exclusive flavor to be gluten-free by using Korean "tteok" (rice cakes) instead of macaroni! The chewy texture is addictive.

[Instructions]
1. Prep the tteok: Place the tteok in a heat-resistant container with enough water to cover it, and heat at 500W for 2 minutes. Rinse in water, let cool, and cut into 4 pieces.

2. Make the sauce: In a heat-resistant dish, combine rice flour, water, soy milk, consommé, and salt. Mix well until the rice flour is dissolved, then heat at 500W for 50 seconds to 1 minute. Quickly mix with a fork to prevent lumps, aiming for a consistency similar to potato salad.

3. Shape: Add the crab sticks, onion, and tteok to the sauce and mix. Shape into a round patty and coat with rice flour breadcrumbs.

4. Cook: Pan-fry in a small amount of oil over medium to low heat for 4-5 minutes until both sides are crispy.

5. Finish: Place the shredded cabbage and the crab croquette in the bun, drizzle generously with Chuno sauce, and it's done!

Completed 👏👏👏

The homemade-style cabbage and the chewy croquette go perfectly together ♡

Hanpen Version
Using 'hanpen' instead of rice cakes gives it a fluffy texture! It loses some of the macaroni feel, but it has a gentle, pleasant taste.

Now for the fun part,
collaboration with chatGPT

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Health Benefits of Ingredients

✴️Rice Cakes (Tteok)
Made from non-glutinous rice, they are characterized by being low in fat and easy to digest. By making them into a warm soup and combining them with vegetables and meat, they are a healthy ingredient that can be expected toboost metabolism, suppress spikes in blood sugar levels, and improve nutritional balance. ✴️Crab Sticks


They have excellent health benefits such as high obesity prevention effects, suppressing the progression of arteriosclerosis, brain activation, and prevention of osteoporosis. They are rich in plant-based protein and low in calories, making them perfect for daily health maintenance. ✴️Cabbage

Improved immunity and skin beautifying effects
Rich in vitamin C, eating just 2-3 large leaves canprovide about half of the daily required vitamin C, and the insoluble dietary fiber activates bowel movement, promotingthe excretion of waste products from the body.

✴️Lettuce
Purifying the blood,improving immunity,supporting fatigue recovery,and improving the intestinal environment. Its unique pungent components and antioxidants are powerful in preventing lifestyle-related diseases. ✴️Rice Flour


Reduced burden on the digestive system due to being gluten-free,obesity prevention due to satiety,suppression of fat absorption,and good amino acid balance. Also, because the particles are fine and have high water retention,it prevents oil from penetrating the inside of the food when frying, leading to lower calories.

Photo by Nonno

How was the extra edition of the 'Recreating Popular Flavors Healthily!' series?✨ Out of many recipes, this series has had a particularly big response, and I myself am excited to make them, wondering, 'What kind of magic should I use to transform it healthily next time?'

Graduate from diets where you have to suppress your 'cravings.' I want to continue challenging myself with 'greedy recipes' that balance heart-fluttering deliciousness with body-friendly nutrition! Look forward to the next recreation too🍔💖

Click here for series 1-4👇🏻

Part 1
Hotto Motto Chicken Nanban

Part 2
Ippudo Shiromaru Motoaji in a Rice Cooker

Part 3
Saizeriya Milano-style Doria and Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza

Part 4 Extra Edition
McDonald's Ebi Filet-O and Gratin Croquette Burger

In this note📓, I hope to introduce various recipes, from
diet recipes,
medicinal cooking, health maintenance, nourishing food,
fermented food, gut health,
gluten-free,
low-carb, low-fat,
antioxidant, anti-aging care,
world cuisine, Japanese-style arrangements,
budget-friendly recipes,
time-saving, easy cooking, etc.,

ranging from things you can make quickly and easily to dishes that are heartwarming and soothing.

Thank you for reading until the end.🙇‍♀️

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