Description
Cantonese Chow Mein is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen. With tender yet crispy egg noodles tossed in a savory sauce and mixed with fresh vegetables, this quick stir-fry is perfect for any meal of the day. In just 15 minutes, you can recreate this classic dish that’s often enjoyed on bustling streets filled with tantalizing aromas. Whether you’re craving a comforting dinner or a delicious lunch, this Cantonese Chow Mein will surely delight your taste buds and impress your family or guests. Let’s dive into making this delightful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chow mein egg noodles
- 1/2 small yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 5 stalks green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 tablespoons corn oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetarian fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Soak the chow mein noodles in boiling water for up to one minute until softened but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, vegetarian fish sauce, sugar, and water to create the sauce.
- Heat one tablespoon of corn oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté the yellow onion and white parts of green onions for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add another tablespoon of corn oil to the wok and carefully add the drained noodles. Pan-fry until golden brown on both sides, about two minutes per side.
- Add sautéed onions, green parts of green onions, and bean sprouts to the wok; stir-fry for an additional minute.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the noodle mixture and toss gently for one to two minutes until well-combined. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg