Chow Mein Recipe: Quick, Flavorful Homemade Chinese Stir-Fry Noodles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 4 servings

Calories 450

This quick and flavorful chow mein recipe combines tender noodles with crisp vegetables and savory sauces for an authentic homemade Chinese stir-fry.

8 oz egg or chow mein noodles (or lo mein; substitute rice noodles for gluten-free)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil)
1 small yellow onion (thinly sliced)
2 cloves garlic (minced; about 1 tsp)
1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated or 1 tsp jarred ginger paste)
1 cup shredded cabbage (green or napa)
1 medium carrot (julienned or thinly sliced)
1/2 cup bell pepper (thinly sliced, any color)
2 green onions green onions (sliced on the diagonal)
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (Kikkoman recommended)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian mushroom stir-fry sauce)
1 tsp sesame oil (toasted for extra aroma)
1/4 tsp ground white pepper (optional, but authentic)
Pinch sugar (balances the salty notes)
6 oz protein of choice (diced chicken breast, peeled shrimp, or cubed extra-firm tofu)

Cook noodles until al dente, drain, toss with 1 tsp oil, and set aside.
Heat wok with oil; stir-fry onion for 1 min, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Add protein; cook until done (3-4 min for chicken, 2 min per side for shrimp, or until tofu is golden).
Push ingredients aside, cook carrots and bell pepper for 1 min, then add cabbage and green onions; stir-fry briefly.
Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and sugar; add broth if needed. Toss noodles to coat, then serve topped with green onions.

Adjust soy sauce and chili oil to taste for more saltiness or heat.

Calories: 450kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Stir-Fry