How To Adapt Your Recipes

How to lower the fat content

IngredientReplace with
Full cream milkReduced or non-fat milk
Full cream evaporated milkLow fat or lite evaporated milk
YoghurtLow fat or diet yoghurt
Cream
Low fat or lite evaporated milk
Low fat yoghurt
Sour creamLow fat yoghurt, small amounts of reduced fat sour cream
Coconut cream
Low fat evaporated milk plus coconut essence
Lite coconut milk or dilute the coconut cream
Cream cheeseRicotta or cottage cheese
Regular cheeseLower fat hard cheese such as Edam (25%)
ButterMono/polyunsaturated margarine and vegetable oil eg canola or olive oil
Cooked chicken with skin onRemove chicken skin. Cook chicken on a cake rack
Fatty meatsLean meat - remove visible fat
Streaky baconMiddle eye rasher
Fried foodGrill or microwave food
Luncheon meat97% fat free ham
Tuna or salmon in oilTuna or salmon in brine or spring water
Puff and regular pastryFilo pastry and spray with a small amount of oil

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