Description
A straightforward recipe for making chow mein noodles similar to a popular fast-food style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the cabbage, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the noodles are heated through.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the sesame oil.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use low-sodium soy sauce.
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: chow mein, noodles, stir fry, cabbage, carrots, easy asian recipe