Q: Can I use a different type of soy sauce instead of light soy sauce?
A: Yes, you can use dark soy sauce for a richer color, but adjust the salt accordingly as dark soy sauce is less salty.
Q: Is it necessary to add chicken essence?
A: No, chicken essence is optional. It’s used to enhance the flavor, but you can omit it or replace it with vegetable stock powder for a vegetarian version.
Stir-Fried Carrot Shreds with Bean Curd Sheets
Notes
- 1 piece of bean curd sheet (千张)
- 1 carrot
- Salt, to taste
- Green onions, to taste
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Chicken essence (optional), to taste
- Prepare the ingredients as shown in the picture.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the green onions until fragrant.
- Add the carrot shreds and stir-fry evenly, then add a tablespoon of light soy sauce for seasoning.
- Stir in a tablespoon of oyster sauce for additional flavor.
- Season with salt and chicken essence (if using), add some water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until the carrots are cooked through.
- Display the finished dish as shown in the picture.
- Enjoy the nutritious and delicious meal with its sweet and savory taste.
- Rich in dietary fiber from carrots.
- Contains protein from bean curd sheets.
- Low in calories, suitable for a healthy diet.