Chow mein with fried noodles, peppers, carrots, pak choi, sesame seeds and spring onions
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Chow mein with vegetables

For chow mein, noodles are cooked just short, drained and then fried with vegetables over high heat, adding the sauce only at the end to make the noodles shine and not soften.

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Total time 32 min
Calories 560 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Chow mein with vegetables and wok sauce

Chow Mein lives on bite. Noodles must not be cooked too soft, vegetables are only fried briefly and the sauce should cover the noodles without drowning them. All ingredients should be ready before the pan gets hot.

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Recipe

Chow mein with vegetables

Chow mein with vegetables are fried egg noodles with crisp vegetables and a short sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce or vegetarian alternative and sesame oil.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare noodles

    Cook the pasta until just cooked, cool and drain very well.

  2. 2

    Mix sauce

    Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce or mushroom sauce, sesame oil and pepper.

  3. 3

    Roast vegetables

    Heat oil in a wok. Fry garlic, ginger and vegetables briefly over high heat.

  4. 4

    Roast noodles

    Add the pasta and turn for 2 to 3 minutes until hot and lightly toasted.

  5. 5

    Fold in sauce

    Add the sauce and spring onions, toss briefly and serve immediately.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Chow mein with vegetables

refresh noodles under cold water

noodles rinsed briefly under cold water stick less and fry better.

Vegetables al dente

Chow Mein lives on texture. Fry vegetables only briefly.

Not too much sauce

The noodles should shine, but not swim.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Fry the chicken strips first and return with the noodles at the end.

Replace oyster sauce with mushroom sauce and replace egg noodles with vegan wheat noodles.

Nutrition per serving

560kcal
76.0 gCarbohydrates
16.0 gProtein
20.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Chow mein with vegetables

Chinese egg noodles or chow mein noodles are best because they remain elastic.

They were too soft cooked or not drained well. rinsing briefly under cold water helps.

With vegetables and mushroom sauce instead of oyster sauce, it's vegetarian.

Chow mein is more strongly fried, Lo Mein is more likely to be dipped in sauce.

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