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Classic Chinese Chow Mein

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pan or wok on high heat.
  2. Add two tablespoons of canola oil to the pan and add the cabbage.
  3. Cook 2-3 minutes until wilted, add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Add the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce and water and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  5. Add in the pasta and bean sprouts and toss to coat.
  6. 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

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

% 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%

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