Easy Chow Mein Recipe

 

Ingredients

• 250g egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 200g chicken breast or tofu, thinly sliced (optional)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Spring onions (green onions), chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles:
   Boil the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Toss with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

2. Prepare the sauce:
   In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.

3. Stir-fry the vegetables:
   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add bell pepper, carrot, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.

4. Cook the protein:
   Push the vegetables to one side. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the chicken or tofu until cooked through.

5. Combine ingredients:
   Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Pour the sauce over the noodles. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through (2–3 minutes).

6. Add bean sprouts:
   Toss in the bean sprouts, stir-frying for another minute.

7. Serve:
   Transfer to plates or a serving dish. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving, with chicken):

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 5g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Sodium: 780mg