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Chow Mein

Chow mein is a Chinese stir fried noodles often with meat and vegetables. The dish is popular throughout the world. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 118 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 3 fresh noodles
  • 1 onion (Medium sized)
  • 1 carrot (Medium large sized)
  • ½ head cabbage (Medium sized)
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetables oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Cut and slice a medium sized onion.
  2. Peel and cut 1 medium large sized carrot into strips.
  3. Next, cut ½ head of medium sized cabbage.
  4. Boil some water in a wok. When the water is boiling, add 3 fresh homemade noodles. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water.
  6. Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the wok and turn on medium high fire.
  7. Put the sliced onion and cut carrot into the wok. Stir fry them a little bit.
  8. Then, add the cut cabbage into the wok.
  9. Cover the lid and let it cook for 1-2 minutes.
  10. After, stir fry the vegetables until it's a little soft.
  11. Add the cooked noodles. Then, pour 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, ½ teaspoon of brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. (Remember to add soy sauce to your taste.)
  12. After that, stir fry the noodles and vegetables a little bit and it's ready to serve.

Notes

  • Stir fry the vegetables until it's a little bit soft. Cover the lid for 1-2 minutes when stir fry the vegetables. 
  • Boil the fresh homemade ramen noodles for 2 minutes, drain and rinse with cold water. Don’t over boil the noodles because it will be stir fried. 
  • When the vegetables are a little bit soft, add the cooked homemade fresh noodles. Then, add sesame oil, soy sauce and brown sugar. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 118kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 788mg (33%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2659IU (53%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% Daily Value*

Calories 118kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 788mg 33%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2659IU 53%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.