Quick & Easy Summer Cooking | Light Meals, Korean Cold Noodles, and Fresh Fruit Tea

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option at a lower cost.

cold noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories, while rice noodles are often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, and sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: chia seeds

Flaxseed meal is a healthier substitute for binding.

Marinate the beef to let the flavors soak in.

Chop up a variety of fresh vegetables.

Blanch the vegetables quickly.

For the sauce, combine 1 tbsp Korean spicy paste, sesame seeds, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 3 tbsp water.

Arrange all the ingredients beautifully on a plate.

Drizzle the sauce over the noodles.

Mix everything well, and it’s ready to enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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