6 Easy & Delicious Recipes for Complete Beginners!

squid

🥗Healthier: calamari

💰Cheaper: chicken

Calamari offers a similar texture, while chicken is a more affordable protein option.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a sweet flavor profile, while soy sauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper blend

White pepper provides a different flavor without extra cost.

Bring water to a boil.

Add ginger, scallions, and rice wine to the boiling water.

Blanch the sliced squid for 20 seconds.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok.

Stir fry onions, green and red peppers until fragrant.

Toss the squid back into the wok.

Season with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of salt.

Stir fry quickly over high heat.

Serve crispy, fresh, and totally addictive.

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