Cookbook Launch (168 Better Than Takeout Chinese Recipes)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is more affordable.

wide rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles lower carbs, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

Soak wide rice noodles in hot water until softened, about 30 minutes.

Drain noodles and set aside.

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a splash of water for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated beef and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove beef from the wok and set aside.

Add garlic and ginger to the wok, stir-frying until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add soaked rice noodles to the wok, tossing to combine with garlic and ginger.

Add oyster sauce and white pepper, stirring to coat noodles evenly.

Return beef to the wok along with bean sprouts and scallions, mixing well.

Drizzle with sesame oil and toss everything together for another minute.

Serve hot, garnished with extra scallions if desired.

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