Recipe: Hong Kong-style noodles

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while rice noodles are often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce is a good alternative for a similar flavor profile.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is often more affordable.

Heat a little bit of toasted canola oil in a wok.

Add garlic chives, hot chilies, ginger, and scallions to the hot oil.

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, Chinese rice wine, and sugar to the wok.

Add carrots and bean sprouts to the mixture.

Add shiitake mushrooms, cilantro, and Thai basil to the wok.

Stir everything together and cook for about 3 and 1/2 to 4 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

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