Vegetable Chow Mein
Vegetable chow mein is the perfect quick and healthy meal, packed with stir-fried noodles and fresh veggies. This easy vegetable chow mein recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 oz (230g) fresh egg noodles (or steamed chow mein/ chow mein)
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 6 fresh shiitake mushrooms (cut into small pieces)
- 2 oz (60g) cabbage (finely sliced)
- 1/2 small carrot (peeled and cut into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce (for coloring purpose, (optional))
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 dashes white pepper powder
- salt (to taste)
- 4 oz (120g) bean sprouts (rinsed and drained)
- 2 stalks scallion (cut into 2 inch (5cm) lengths)
- 1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce
Instructions
- 1
Prep the noodles according to the packaging instructions.
- 2
Heat a wok or pan over high heat. Once heated, add the oil. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic, then follow with the mushrooms. Next, add the cabbage and carrot, stirring continuously.
- 3
Add the noodles to the wok or pan, followed by the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, water, white pepper, and a pinch of salt. Stir and toss the noodles for about 1 minute.
- 4
Add the bean sprouts and stir to combine well. Once the bean sprouts are cooked, add the scallions and stir a few more times. Dish out and serve immediately with garlic chili sauce.