Wat Tan Hor | 滑旦河 | Cantonese Fried Noodle (Quick version)

flat rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Heat up a wok. Add 1.50 tbsp sesame oil.

Throw in the hor fun with 1.50 tbsp dark soy sauce and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Stir-fry for about 2-3 mins on high heat and transfer to serving plate or bowl.

Heat up a wok with 3 tbsp cooking oil.

Add 2 tbsp minced garlic and give a quick stir before adding the ginger slices.

Add prawns, fish cake slices, and squid. Cook for a few seconds.

Pour in 1 tbsp of Shao Xing wine and let the seafood absorb the wine for a few seconds.

Add 1.20 litre of chicken stock. Cover until the sauce is boiling.

Remove cover, taste the sauce. Add about 1 tbsp oyster sauce. Add some salt if necessary.

Add bok choy. Once bok choy is almost cooked, add the cornstarch slurry slowly until you get the desired consistency.

Switch off the heat. Pour the beaten egg on the sauce. Let it sit for 10-15 seconds.

Transfer the sauce to hor fun and serve while it is still hot.

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