Chow Mein

5 from 8 votes

Chow mein (Chinese stir fried noodles) is a quick, satisfying dinner that everybody loves! Add chicken, shrimp, beef, tofu, or eggs for extra protein!

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Total Time:30

Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

9 ounces dry Asian noodles
3 Tbsp canola oil, divided
3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided
2 Tbsp fresh ginger, or jarred ginger paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 medium onion, finely sliced
2 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced
6 green onions, sliced, for garnish

sauce

3 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce
3 Tbsp fish sauce. (For vegetarian use more soy sauce.)
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp mirin
1 tsp chili oil (the kind with the chilies included)

Instructions

Boil the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse them and set aside.
Make sure all your ingredients are prepped. Whisk the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil to the wok and heat over medium high until hot. Saute the ginger and garlic for a minute or two, stirring constantly.
Add the vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes over high heat until the veggies are tender but still retain some crunch. Remove to a plate.
Add the last 2 tablespoons of canola oil and 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seed oil to the pan and stir fry the noodles over high heat, keeping them moving at all times so they don't stick. Don't worry if some of them stick to the pan, that's fine. Stir fry for a couple of minutes. Note: don't add dripping wet noodles to the pan, they should be well drained. I blot mine with paper towels.
Add the sauce and toss with the noodles, then add the veggies back into the pan. Toss well and continue to cook just until everything is nice and hot.
As you are stir frying make sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the wok, there's flavor there!
Sprinkle with the green onions and serve asap.

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Course: 30 minute dinner

Cuisine: Asian/American

Author: Sue Moran

Keyword: Asian, Chinese, meatless, noodles, stir fry

Nutrition

Calories: 319 kcal · Carbohydrates: 40 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 16 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Sodium: 1387 mg · Potassium: 261 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 225 IU · Vitamin C: 16 mg · Calcium: 46 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.