Testing VIRAL Chow Mein Noodles TikTok Recipe

chow mein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

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

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is more common.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, canola oil is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories, egg substitute is budget-friendly.

Boil chow mein noodles in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in julienned carrots and bell pepper, cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Add shredded cabbage and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Add cooked chow mein noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine with vegetables.

Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, stirring well to coat noodles evenly.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat a little oil over medium heat and crack in eggs.

Fry eggs until the whites are set and yolks are cooked to your liking, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve the chow mein topped with fried eggs and garnish with chopped green onions.

Add bean sprouts on top for extra crunch.

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