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tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers a protein boost while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

sliced beef

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

udon noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, and spaghetti is more accessible.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Portobello provides a similar texture, while button mushrooms are more economical.

Prepare dashi by simmering water with kombu and bonito flakes until fragrant, then strain.

Slice tofu into cubes and set aside.

Clean and slice shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, carrots, and green onions.

In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat.

Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Pour in the prepared dashi and bring to a simmer.

Add sliced beef to the pot, cooking until just browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the tofu, mushrooms, bok choy, and carrots; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Add udon noodles and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with soy sauce, mirin, and chili oil to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

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