Secret ingredient to make your fried saimin irresistible

saimin noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: ramen noodles

Ramen noodles are often less expensive and readily available.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more affordable option.

protein (chicken, pork, or shrimp)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas provide a protein source at a lower cost.

bean sprouts

🥗Healthier: microgreens

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage can be used as a substitute for crunch at a lower price.

Set a wok over medium high heat.

Cut Spam into strips, about a third of an inch thick.

Heat cooking oil in the wok and add the Spam, cooking until lightly browned for a couple of minutes.

Slice fish cake (kamaboko) into strips and add to the wok to heat through, spreading it apart.

Cut fried egg into bite-sized strips and add to the wok.

Slice green onions thinly, removing the root.

Add green onions to the wok.

Add frozen saimin noodles to the wok, cooking them a little less than al dente.

Add Japanese style soy sauce to the noodles.

Add oyster sauce to the noodles.

Add half of a Dashi packet to the noodles, mixing in to avoid being too salty.

Toss everything together in the wok, adjusting for crispiness as desired.

Garnish with additional sliced green onions before serving.

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