Top 5 Healthy Recipes by Chinese Masterchefs | Chinese Food • Taste Show

handmade noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: dried noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while dried noodles are more accessible.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers similar heat with fewer calories.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add handmade noodles and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

In a large bowl, combine cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, scallions, and cilantro.

In a separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, and salt.

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.

Add the cooled noodles to the vegetable mixture and toss gently.

Sprinkle with chopped peanuts before serving.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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