BETTER THAN TAKEOUT - Chow Mein Recipe (广式炒面)

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness and depth, while soy sauce is more budget-friendly.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a more accessible pasta alternative.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while pork is often less expensive than chicken.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Welcome to Souped Up Recipes.

Introduce the dish: Shi You Huang Chow Mein.

Explain the significance of Da Pai Dong and the dish.

Discuss noodle options: fresh vs. dry egg noodles.

State the quantity of dry egg noodles: 300 grams for three servings.

Bring 3 liters of water to a boil and add a drizzle of olive oil.

Add dry egg noodles to boiling water and turn off the heat immediately.

Soak the noodles for 3-5 minutes, stirring with chopsticks to loosen them.

Spread the noodles on a rack for at least 10 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.

Cut the noodles into 6-inch long pieces with scissors.

Prepare vegetables: 40 grams of bean sprouts, 40 grams of carrot sliced into thin strips, 40 grams of garlic chives cut into 2-inch pieces, 1/4 onion sliced lengthwise, and 1 clove of garlic cut into strips.

Mix the sauce: 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, and 1/4 tsp sugar in a bowl.

Heat the wok until smoking hot and add 2 tbsp of vegetable oil.

Add the noodles to the wok and fluff with chopsticks to prevent sticking.

Cook the noodles until they have charred marks, then add the vegetables.

Add the sauce in batches to maintain wok temperature and prevent sticking.

Once the sauce is mixed in and vegetables are soft, turn off the heat and plate the noodles.

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