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Chinese sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork belly is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein and often more affordable than shrimp.

flat rice noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while egg noodles are usually cheaper.

dark soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce is better for health, while regular soy sauce is widely available.

Soak flat rice noodles in warm water until softened.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

Add whole prawns and Chinese sausage, cooking until prawns turn pink.

Push the ingredients to one side of the wok and crack an egg into the empty space.

Scramble the egg until just set, then mix with other ingredients.

Add the soaked noodles, bean sprouts, and chives to the wok.

Pour in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and fish sauce, tossing everything together.

Stir-fry on high heat until noodles are heated through and slightly charred.

Season with white pepper and chili to taste, mixing well.

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