Egg Chowmein/ Noodles Guyanese Chowmein /recipe

mince beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

chowmein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly substitute.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is generally more affordable.

Add vegetable oil and salt to boiling water.

Add chow mein noodles and boil according to package instructions.

In a bowl, season eggs with salt, pepper, and all-purpose seasoning.

Heat a wok and add the seasoned eggs, then scoop them out once cooked.

In the same wok, add chili oil and sesame seed oil, then sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and celery for about 3 minutes.

Add bell peppers to the wok and sauté briefly.

Add frozen corn and peas and carrots to the wok, then remove from heat.

Add mushrooms to the wok, noting they may get lost in the chow mein.

Re-add all cooked vegetables to the wok, or omit mushrooms if desired.

Add the boiled chow mein noodles to the vegetable mixture.

Add the cooked eggs last and mix well, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Fry everything together, adding more roasted sesame seed oil if desired.

Add shredded cabbage and green onions before serving.

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