VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN CHOWMEIN RECIPE BY ANIBA SIRAJ | CHINESE RECIPES

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole grain noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while cooked chicken thighs can be more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce is healthier, while tamari is often cheaper.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds reduce allergens, while cashews can be less expensive.

Take a packet of egg noodles and boil them in water with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil until cooked, about 7-8 minutes.

In a pan, heat some vegetable oil.

Add the chicken pieces and sauté until cooked through.

Add 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste to the chicken and mix well.

Add chopped bell peppers and green onions to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.

Add chopped carrots to the pan and mix everything together.

Season with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and salt to taste.

Add 1 teaspoon of garam masala and mix well.

Add the tomato puree and stir to combine all ingredients.

Add the boiled noodles to the pan and mix everything together thoroughly.

Let it cook for another 5 minutes on low heat to combine flavors.

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