🍜 Dad's Cantonese Chow Mein (豉油王炒面)

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories, while spaghetti is more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar flavor profile, while soy sauce is widely available.

Prepare 12 ounces of Chinese egg noodles by placing them in boiling water for 2 minutes.

Steam the noodles using a metal rack for about 10 minutes until cooked.

Cut 4-5 pieces of green onions into 1 - 1.5 inch pieces, separating the white and green parts.

Julienne 1/2 of a white onion.

Mix the sauce by combining 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon water until the sugar dissolves.

Heat a wok to around 350-400°F and add 1 tablespoon corn oil, heating until shimmering.

Sauté the white part of the green onion and the julienned white onion in the wok for a little under a minute, then set aside.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok and heat until hot, then add the steamed noodles, separating them as they go in.

Pan fry the noodles until crispy and aromatic, flipping them carefully to avoid breaking.

Add the bean sprouts and the prepared sauce to the noodles, mixing well.

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