Chow Mein Recipe
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4.2
Chow Mein Recipe
Description
The recipe begins with cooking ramen noodles until chewy but not overdone, providing a slightly firm bite. In a hot skillet, diced onions and shredded cabbage are sautéed with ground ginger, salt, pepper, sugar, and granulated garlic, creating a tender vegetable component with aromatic spice notes. The cooked noodles are combined with the vegetables and drizzled with soy sauce and sesame oil, which give the dish its characteristic savory and nutty flavors. Gentle tossing heats the mixture through and blends the seasonings evenly.
This Chow Mein can be served immediately as a simple vegetarian main or side dish. Its straightforward preparation results in a satisfying balance of textures with slightly crispy vegetables and tender noodles. It pairs well with a variety of Asian-inspired meals or as a fulfilling quick meal on its own.
The recipe allows flexibility with noodle choice; fresh ramen or yakisoba noodles are suggested alternatives for different texture or flavor preferences.
Ingredients
- 4 packages ramen noodles or yakisoba noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 10 oz cabbage shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or grate in a little fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook ramen noodles in boiling water until chewy and *just* cooked. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, cabbage, salt, pepper, ginger together until tender.
- Toss together with cooked noodles, sugar, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until heated through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh ramen or yakisoba noodles instead of instant ramen for a different texture and flavor.
- Cook noodles until just chewy to avoid softness in the finished dish.
- Sauté vegetables until tender but retain some crispness for texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 844mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
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