Keto Fried Saimin (Hawaii Style)

saimin noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: ramen noodles

Ramen noodles are often less expensive and readily available.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more affordable option.

protein (chicken, pork, or shrimp)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas provide a protein source at a lower cost.

bean sprouts

🥗Healthier: microgreens

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage can be used as a substitute for crunch at a lower price.

Start by heating 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan.

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and brown them.

Add spam to the pan and let it brown.

Add half of a kamaboko stick to the pan and let it brown with the spam.

Add 1 cup of cabbage to the pan and let it brown as well.

Transfer the browned spam, kamaboko, and cabbage to a plate.

Add another tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan for the noodles.

Add the tofu noodles to the pan and give them a light fry.

Return the spam, kamaboko, and cabbage back into the pan with the noodles.

Add 1 tablespoon of Kikkoman shoyu, a dash of onion pepper, a dash of garlic, and a little bit of pepper to the noodles and stir everything together.

Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

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