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Hong Kong Chow Mein

Hong Kong Chow Mein - Best and easiest homemade Hong Kong style chow mein pan-fried in soy sauce just like Chinese restaurants. Healthier and MUCH better than takeout.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 501 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 - 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 8 oz. chow mein or fresh egg noodles
  • 4 oz. bean sprouts roots removed
  • 1 oz. yellow chives cut into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths
  • white sesame seeds
Seasonings:
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon dark soy sauce for coloring purpose (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine optional
  • 3 dashes white pepper

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and soak the noodles in water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, mix all the Seasoning ingredients and stir to combine well.
  2. Heat a wok over high heat. Once the wok is fully heated, add the oil and wait for it to heat up.
  3. Loosen the noodles and add them to the wok. Use a pair of long chopsticks to stir and toss the noodles. Add the seasoning mixture to the wok and use the chopsticks to combine it well with the noodles. Continue tossing and loosening the noodles with the chopsticks.
  4. Add the bean sprouts and yellow chives to the wok and stir to combine well. Once the bean sprouts and chives are cooked but still crunchy, turn off the heat. Dish out the noodles and top with white sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 501kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 1801mg (75%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 501

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 501kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1801mg 75%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8g 16%

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