Classic Chinese Chow Mein

Name: Classic Chinese Chow Mein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/4 head cabbage; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 cup water; 12 ounces Chow Mein noodles; 6 ounces bean sprouts; Sesame seeds for garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
431 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Classic Chinese Chow Mein

Bianca Bennett

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Classic Chinese Chow Mein with authentic ingredients and easy swaps to make this a pantry meal in a pinch! You won't miss the takeout!

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 head cabbage , thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic , crushed and minced
2 tablespoons Sweet soy sauce (aka Kecap Manis)* see note for homemade substitute
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 cup water
12 ounces Chow Mein noodles , cooked a minute shy of the directions*
6 ounces bean sprouts (optional)
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Heat a large pan or wok on high heat.
Add two tablespoons of canola oil to the pan and add the cabbage.
Cook 2-3 minutes until wilted, add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Add the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce and water and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Add in the pasta and bean sprouts and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.

Notes

To make homemade Kecap Manis, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons of molasses or dark brown sugar with a tiny pinch of ground anise. This is a decent substitute, but if you can get the original the flavor will be even deeper.
If you can't find chow mein noodles you can substitute yakisoba noodles and just toss the packet and use the noodles only.
yakisoba noodles

Nutrition Information

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Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 8g (12%) Sodium 1694mg (71%) Potassium 92mg (3%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin C 6.1mg (7%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	431kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	73g	24%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	8g	12%
Sodium	1694mg	71%
Potassium	92mg	2%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	7%
Calcium	14mg	1%
Iron	3.3mg	18%