The Beginner 15min Noodles episode to KEEP IT REEL

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a higher protein content, while seitan is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is a more economical option.

Finely chop 2 pieces of garlic.

Slice half a red onion small.

Finely chop a small piece of ginger.

Chop about 100 grams of broccolini into bite-size pieces.

Chop 70 grams of shimeji mushrooms.

Chop 2 sticks of green onion into batons.

Bring water to a boil for the noodles.

Soak the udon noodles in hot water for 3-4 minutes, using chopsticks to gently loosen them.

Prepare the stir-fry sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 1 tablespoon plant-based oyster sauce, and a splash of toasted sesame oil.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon avocado oil.

Add the garlic, ginger, and red onions to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add the broccolini and green onions to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add the shimeji mushrooms and sauté for about 1 minute.

Strain the noodles and add them to the pan along with the stir-fry sauce.

Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Plate the stir-fry and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

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