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Easy Chow Mein Recipe

Easy Chow Mein Recipe

Easy Chow Mein Recipe is perfect for busy days and quick dinners. This dish is tasty, colorful and very satisfying. Many people love it because it cooks fast. You can make it at home easily. This Easy Chow Mein Recipe uses simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams chow mein noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 medium carrot julienned
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional cooked chicken or shrimp

Instructions
 

Boil the noodles

  • Boil water in a large pot. Add noodles. Cook until just tender. Drain well. Toss with little oil.

Prepare the sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir well. Keep aside.

Heat the pan

  • Heat wok on medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil. Let it get hot but not smoky.

Sauté garlic

  • Add minced garlic to hot oil. Stir quickly for few seconds until fragrant. Do not burn garlic.

Cook vegetables

  • Add carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for two minutes. Vegetables should stay slightly crunchy.

Add protein option

  • If using chicken or shrimp, add now. Stir-fry until fully heated and coated with oil.

Add noodles

  • Add cooked noodles to the pan. Toss gently with vegetables. Use tongs or spoon carefully.

Pour the sauce

  • Pour prepared sauce over noodles. Toss well until noodles are evenly coated with sauce.

Season lightly

  • Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir-fry for one minute. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Add green onions

  • Add chopped green onions. Toss once. Turn off heat. Do not overcook onions.

Final toss

  • Give everything a final gentle toss. Make sure noodles look glossy and evenly mixed.

Serve hot

  • Transfer chow mein to serving plates. Serve immediately while hot and fresh.

Notes

  • Do not overcook noodles or they become mushy.
  • Use high heat for best stir-fry flavor.
  • Add chili sauce for a spicy kick.
  • Use mushrooms or bean sprouts for extra texture.
  • Swap noodles with whole wheat noodles for health.
  • Add eggs for a richer taste.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt.
Keyword Easy Chow Mein Recipe