Macanese Minchi – The Perfect Sunday Brunch | Ching's Taste of Macao

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often more affordable.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while hoisin sauce is often less expensive.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while frozen veggies can cut costs.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: tofu

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative, while tofu is often cheaper.

Roast oyster mushrooms with olive oil and sea salt at 180 degrees for about 5 minutes.

Dice potatoes into small cubes about a centimeter in size.

Heat half a liter of peanut oil to 180 degrees for frying.

Fry potato pieces for about 10 minutes until golden and crisp.

Drain fried potatoes.

Heat a wok and add a tablespoon of rapeseed oil.

Add one chopped white onion and a bay leaf; sauté until translucent and slightly golden.

Add organic minced meat and cook until browned, flipping occasionally.

Add finely chopped garlic and a tablespoon of rice wine.

Stir in oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a small dash of dark soy sauce.

Add the fried potato cubes and mix gently.

Fry eggs until golden on top and crispy on the bottom.

Serve the minchi over best Martie rice, topped with roasted mushrooms, crispy bits, and fresh spring onions.

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