Chow Mein
Stir-fried egg noodles with mixed vegetables and a choice of protein tossed in a savory soy sauce.
Cuisines
Chinese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 200 grams | egg noodles |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 1 cup | shredded cabbage |
| 1 cup | julienned carrots |
| 1 cup | sliced bell peppers |
| 1 cup | bean sprouts |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 tablespoon | soy sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | oyster sauce |
| 1 teaspoon | sesame oil |
| 1 | green onion, chopped |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | black pepper to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 3 Add minced garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 4 Add shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and sliced bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 5 Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss well with the vegetables.
- 6 Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly.
- 7 Add bean sprouts and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
- 8 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9 Garnish with chopped green onion before serving.
Tips
For added protein, include sliced chicken, beef, or tofu in the stir-fry.