Take Out At Home: 3 Chinese Restaurant Inspired Recipes Made From Dollar Tree Ingredients

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Mushroom sauce offers umami without shellfish, while the alternative is more budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork can be more affordable.

Heat about a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of garlic to the oil and fry until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Pour in an entire carton of chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Scramble 3 eggs with salt and pepper, then strain to remove clumps.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of soy sauce to the boiling chicken stock.

Create a vortex in the stock and slowly pour in the egg mixture to make egg drop soup; set aside on low heat.

In a large pan, heat 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat.

Fry diced spam until browned, then add canned mixed vegetables and diced onions from the stir-fry mix.

Add 1 cup of cooked and cooled white rice to the pan, moving it to one side to scramble in one more egg.

Pour in 1/4 cup of soy sauce and mix until the liquid is absorbed; set aside.

Prepare yakisoba noodles by boiling them with dehydrated vegetables for 2-3 minutes.

Make a stir-fry sauce with half of the seasoning packet from the yakisoba, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water; mix well.

Dice Tyson spicy chicken nuggets and add to the stir-fry along with the boiled noodles and vegetables.

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