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Vegetarian Chow Mein (素菜炒面)
4.8 from 12 votes

Vegetarian Chow Mein (素菜炒面)

A homemade vegetarian chow mein that is loaded with vegetables in different textures with a rich tasting savory sauce that’s very fragrant. It’s a quick one-pan meal to use up veggies from your fridge! {Vegetarian, Vegan}

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 to 4 servings
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Chow Mein noodles or 6 oz / 170 g dried chow mein noodles, fresh
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce or soy sauce, light
  • 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Stir fry
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 3 oz carrot , peeled and julienned (yield about 1 cup once cut)
  • 5 oz white mushrooms , sliced
  • 4 oz baby bok choy chopped, about 5 small heads
  • 4 oz bamboo shoot , sliced (about 1 cup once cut)
  • 4 green onions , cut to 2” (5-cm) pieces
  • 1 cup bean sprout

Instructions

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  1. Cook noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. (You might not need this step if using heat treated fresh noodles)
  2. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stir to mix well.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high until hot. Add the ginger. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
  4. Add the carrots and mushrooms. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Add the baby bok choy. Cook and stir for another minute. Then add the bamboo shoot and green onions. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Spread out the noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss the noodles to mix the sauce. Cover the pan and let steam until the vegetables start to soften.
  7. Add the bean sprouts. Toss for another minute or so, until the bean sprouts are softened. Transfer everything onto a big plate. Serve hot as a main.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50.7g (17%) Protein 13.2g (26%) Fat 9.1g (14%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 491mg (20%) Potassium 690mg (15%) Fiber 2.4g (10%) Sugar 4.5g (9%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 to 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 50.7g 17%
Protein 13.2g 26%
Fat 9.1g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 491mg 20%
Potassium 690mg 15%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Sugar 4.5g 9%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%

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