These 4 Chinese Favourites for a Restaurant Quality Meal - For LESS

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers a protein-rich alternative while cottage cheese is more affordable.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while soy sauce is widely available.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, and pork is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare vegetables by washing and chopping into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate protein with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for at least 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated protein and stir-fry until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove protein from the wok and set aside.

Add more oil if needed, then add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add vegetables in order of cooking time, starting with the hardest, and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.

Return protein to the wok and mix well with vegetables.

Add oyster sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat evenly.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Serve hot over steamed rice.

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