3 Chinese Style Recipes better than takeout!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium reduces salt intake, tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, canola is more affordable.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu is plant-based and suitable for vegans.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lighter, water can be a budget-friendly option.

Pat dry the smoked tofu and slice it width-wise.

Chop the garlic chives and broccolini into bite-sized pieces.

Slice the fresh rice noodle rolls into 2-inch lengths.

Microwave the rice noodles for 30 seconds or leave at room temperature before working with them.

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, plant-based oyster sauce, grated garlic, sesame oil, cayenne pepper, and water. Stir to combine and set aside.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add avocado oil.

Sauté the smoked tofu and broccolini for a few minutes until they get some color. Set aside.

Add chili oil to the pan and sear the rice noodles for a few minutes, tossing to achieve a crispy sear.

Add garlic chives and bean sprouts to the pan, then return the smoked tofu and broccolini.

Pour the sauce over and sauté for about a minute until absorbed.

Plate the rice noodle rolls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

For the fried rice, rinse and drain the jasmine rice two to three times to remove excess starch.

Add rice and water to a saucepan and cook on medium-high heat until bubbling, then reduce to medium-low and cover for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit for another 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice and spread it in a mixing bowl to cool for 25-30 minutes.

In a non-stick pan, heat chili oil and sauté garlic, green onions, and dried chili peppers for 1-2 minutes.

Add the cooled rice to the pan and stir in soy sauce and dark soy sauce. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until aromatic.

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