Here’s a classic Chow Mein recipe—crispy noodles, savory vegetables, and flavorful sauce 🍜🥦🥕
Chow Mein
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the noodles and veggies:
- 8 oz chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
For the sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
Optional protein:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu
Instructions
- Cook noodles
- Boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, and broth. Set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and onions; stir-fry 1–2 minutes.
- Add carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage; stir-fry 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Combine noodles and sauce
- Add cooked noodles and protein (if using) to the skillet.
- Pour sauce over and toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish & serve
- Stir in bean sprouts and green onions, cook 1–2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with sesame seeds.
Tips & Variations
- Crispy noodles: Fry boiled noodles in a little oil before adding vegetables.
- Vegetarian: Skip the protein and use vegetable broth.
- Spicy: Add chili garlic sauce or sliced fresh chili.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of rice vinegar or soy sauce at the end.
I can also give a takeout-style chicken chow mein version with a slightly sweeter sauce if you want.
