Chinese Street Food LEVEL 9000 -The ULTIMATE Chinese Street Food Tour of Chengdu, China - SICHUAN!

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner and can be more affordable.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes in oil

Sriracha offers a similar flavor with less oil.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in calories.

Visit various locations in Chengdu for street food.

Order Huiguorou twice-cooked pork noodles.

Observe the preparation of the noodles with sesame paste, lard, and sesame chili oil.

Watch as the twice-cooked pork is added on top of the noodles.

See the addition of broad bean paste and fresh green chilies during cooking.

Try the finished bowl of noodles, mixing in the chili oil and sesame paste.

Visit a dessert shop for Tangyou Guozi, sticky rice balls.

Watch the preparation of the sticky rice balls and their cooking in dark brown molasses.

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