Mongolian Bbq Noodles

beef or chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweet-savory flavor, while the mix is cost-effective.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is more affordable.

Boil enough water in a pot to cook the dry Chinese noodles.

Add the dry Chinese noodles to the boiling water and cook for about 8 minutes until they float, then drain and rinse them well.

Prepare the protein by slicing it thinly; options include chicken, pork, or shrimp.

Chop vegetables including cilantro, cabbage, onion, broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots.

Mix the sauce in a bowl with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and ginger powder, adjusting to taste.

Heat a grill or a hot pan, add a little water, and incorporate the protein and vegetables, cooking for about 2 minutes.

Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with the sauce, mixing everything well until heated through.

Serve with sesame seeds and additional chili if desired.

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