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Korean dumplings

🥗Healthier: vegetable dumplings

💰Cheaper: homemade dumplings

Vegetable dumplings lower calories and cost.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles provide a low-carb option.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lighter and cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake.

Thinly slice the green onions, separating the whites and greens.

Cut the garlic chives (if using) into long strips. Thinly slice the chili pepper (if using). Finely chop the garlic cloves.

In a wok (or pot), heat the oil over medium heat. Once it gets nice and hot, add the white parts of the green onions and saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fragrant.

Increase the heat to high. Add in the beef. Break up the beef and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until no longer pink.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar along with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir around for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until most of the fat has rendered out. Turn the heat off. Take half of the beef from the wok and set aside for topping.

To the same wok, add 6 cups (1,440ml) of water along with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Add the garlic, fish sauce, Korean beef stock powder, and MSG (if using). Bring it to a boil.

While that's going, bring another pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and shake off the excess water. Set aside.

Once the broth starts to boil, throw in some dumplings. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through. Taste and add more salt if it's needed.

Divide the noodles into serving bowls. Gently add some broth over the noodles.

Top with the dumplings, garlic chives, beef topping, green onions, and chili pepper (if using). Add black pepper to taste. Enjoy with kimchi~!

Cooking Techniques

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