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Garlic Sesame Lo Mein with Stir-Fried Veggies

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti or lo mein noodles

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup frozen stir-fry vegetables

• 1 tsp vegetable oil

• Optional: sesame seeds, chili flakes

Instructions:
Boil noodles according to package and drain.
Sauté garlic in oil, add vegetables, and stir-fry until tender.
Toss in noodles, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Serve topped with sesame seeds or chili flakes.

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Orange Chicken over Steamed Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 pack frozen breaded chicken strips

• 1/4 cup orange marmalade

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp vinegar

• 2 cups cooked white rice

• Optional: orange zest, green onion

Instructions:
Bake or air-fry chicken until crispy.
Simmer marmalade, soy sauce, and vinegar in a pan to make a glaze.
Toss chicken in the glaze.
Serve over steamed rice and garnish.

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Chinese Dumpling Soup with Garlic Scallion Broth

Ingredients:

• 1 pack frozen dumplings

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 scallions, chopped

• Optional: bok choy or napa cabbage

Instructions:
Simmer chicken broth with garlic and scallions.
Add dumplings and optional vegetables.
Cook until dumplings are heated through.
Serve hot, garnished with scallions.

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Egg Fried Rice with Scallion & Peas

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice (cold)

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1/2 cup frozen peas

• 2 scallions, chopped

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions:
Scramble eggs in oil and set aside.
Sauté peas, add rice and soy sauce, and stir-fry.
Mix in eggs and scallions.
Serve warm.

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Chinese Garlic Green Beans with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

• 2 cups green beans

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oil

• Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions:
Sauté garlic in oil, add green beans, and stir-fry until tender.
Add soy sauce and pepper flakes.
Serve over jasmine rice.

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Sweet & Spicy General Tso’s Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp vinegar

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp chili sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• Oil for frying

Instructions:
Coat chicken in cornstarch and fry until golden.
Simmer soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and chili sauce.
Toss chicken in sauce and serve hot.

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Egg Drop Soup with Corn & Scallions

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1/2 cup corn

• 2 scallions, chopped

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Bring broth and corn to a boil.
Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
Slowly pour in eggs while stirring gently.
Top with scallions.

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Chinese Chicken Skewers with Hoisin Glaze

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp sugar

• Wooden skewers

Instructions:
Marinate chicken in hoisin, soy sauce, garlic, and sugar for 30 minutes.
Skewer and grill or bake until cooked through.
Brush with more glaze and serve hot.

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Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry over Rice

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs, beaten

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp oil

• Salt to taste

• 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions:
Scramble eggs and set aside.
Cook tomatoes with sugar and salt until saucy.
Add eggs back and stir.
Serve over warm rice.

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Vegetable Chow Mein with Crunchy Cabbage & Carrot

Ingredients:

• 8 oz spaghetti or chow mein noodles

• 1 cup coleslaw mix

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp oil

• Optional: sesame oil

Instructions:
Boil and drain noodles.
Stir-fry coleslaw mix in oil, add garlic and soy sauce.
Toss noodles into the pan and finish with sesame oil.

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Chinese Five-Spice Meatballs in Soy Glaze

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground meat (beef or pork)

• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions:
Mix meat, spice, egg, and breadcrumbs and form into meatballs.
Bake or fry until cooked through.
Simmer soy sauce and sugar to make a glaze.
Toss meatballs in glaze and serve.

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Budget Peking Chicken Wraps

Ingredients:

• 1 can shredded chicken

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 cucumber, julienned

• 2 scallions, chopped

• Flour tortillas

Instructions:
Mix chicken with hoisin sauce.
Lay chicken, cucumber, and scallions in a tortilla.
Wrap and enjoy as a fresh, crunchy bite.