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Easy Chow Mein Recipe: Better-Than-Takeout Stir-Fried Noodles

This Easy Chow Mein Recipe delivers authentic wok-seared thin wheat noodles coated in a glossy dark amber soy sauce glaze with crisp julienned carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chow Mein Components
  • 12 oz thin wheat noodles dried or fresh
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts fresh
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce for color
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted, for garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or Large Skillet Carbon steel preferred for wok hei
  • 1 Kitchen Tongs For tossing noodles effectively

Method
 

Prep and Boil
  1. Cook wheat noodles in boiling water for 1-2 minutes less than package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water; toss with a teaspoon of oil to prevent sticking.
The Stir-Fry
  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat; stir-fry carrots and cabbage for 90 seconds. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil and aromatics to the wok. Add noodles and let sit for 30 seconds to develop charred edges.
  3. Add sauce mixture and toss. Return vegetables and add bean sprouts. Toss for 1 minute until glossy.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 11gFat: 12gFiber: 5g

Notes

Rinse noodles thoroughly in cold water to remove starch.
Use high heat to achieve the signature wok-charred edges.
Keyword Easy Chow Mein Recipe,stir fried noodles,Wok-Seared Noodles

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