The Wok: Buttered Lo Mein with Oyster Sauce | Kenji’s Cooking Show

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a unique flavor.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweetness without shellfish.

lo mein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles are more nutritious, while spaghetti is more accessible.

bean sprouts

🥗Healthier: shredded zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Shredded zucchini offers a similar crunch, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Boil water in a pot.

Cook lo mein noodles for about 1 minute.

Add smoky greens to the boiling noodles for the last 30 seconds of cooking.

Drain the noodles and greens, leaving a little liquid to help the sauce emulsify.

In a bowl, combine a couple tablespoons of earth balance and a couple tablespoons of oyster sauce.

Mix the drained noodles and greens with the sauce until well combined.

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