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Chow Mein Recipe
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Chow Mein Recipe

This chow mein recipe combines stir-fried Chinese egg noodles with sautéed onion, carrot, cabbage, and garlic, all coated in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. The method involves soaking the noodles briefly, stir-frying the vegetables and noodles in hot oil, then tossing with the flavorful sauce to finish. The result is a dish with tender but slightly crispy noodles and well-seasoned vegetables.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

chow mein sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
noodles and vegetables
  • 8 ounces Chow Mein noodles (Chinese egg noodles)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 white onion small thinly sliced
  • 2 carrot small, peeled and julienne
  • 1/4 green cabbage head, shredded
  • 2 garlic minced cloves
  • 2 green onion for garnish, thinly sliced

Instructions

chow mein sauce
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  1. In a mixing bowl whisk soy sauce and cornstarch together until fully combined
  2. Add remaining sauce ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
noodles
  1. Soak noodles in boiling water for about 2 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
stir-fry
  1. Place a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  2. Add oil to the hot skillet. Add onion, carrot, cabbage, and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, constantly stirring with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add drained noodles and toss together. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until noodles begin to crisp around the edges.
  4. Pour sauce over vegetables and noodles and toss together until evenly coated and fully absorbed, about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, top with green onions and serve.

Notes

  • Keep the skillet or wok very hot during cooking to prevent steaming and ensure vegetables and noodles retain texture.
  • Soak chow mein noodles until just al dente; this helps them crisp up during stir-frying.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat by sautéing in a pan with a small amount of oil over medium-high heat until warmed through; thaw frozen portions overnight before reheating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Sodium 1580mg (66%) Potassium 333mg (7%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 6948IU (139%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 1580mg 66%
Potassium 333mg 7%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 6948IU 139%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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