Recipe: How to make Surinaamse BAMI | CWF

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is often more accessible.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories, while chicken is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin offers a similar flavor profile, while soy sauce is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be a cost-effective protein alternative.

Bring water to a boil with salt.

Add spaghetti and cook until soft, not too soft.

Strain spaghetti.

Add 4 tablespoons of oil to the pot.

Add sliced ginger, garlic, and fry until golden brown.

Add Maggie cubes and brown sugar; mix well.

Add soy sauce and a bit of water to prevent stickiness; bring to a boil and simmer.

Add spaghetti to the mixture.

Add chopped celery and mix well; cook for another 5 minutes on low medium heat.

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