Description
A simple recipe for homemade chow mein noodles with vegetables, similar to the popular fast-food version.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions, white and green parts separated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cabbage, celery, carrots, onion, and the white parts of the green onions to the wok. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the cooked noodles to the wok.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Pour the sauce mixture over the noodles and vegetables.
- Toss everything together quickly and continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Stir in the green parts of the green onions just before serving.
Notes
- For a more authentic flavor, use fresh chow mein noodles if available.
- If you prefer softer vegetables, cook them for an extra minute before adding the noodles.
- Adjust soy sauce amount based on your preference for saltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 75
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: chow mein, panda express, chinese noodles, stir fry, vegetable noodles