Chow Mein
Ingredients
- 200g /6 oz chicken breast or thigh fillets
thinly sliced, Note 1 tenderise option
- 4 cups green cabbage
finely shredded, Note 3
- 1 1/2 tbsp peanut oil
or other cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic
finely chopped
- 200g /6 oz chow mein noodles
Note 2
- 1 carrot
julienned
- 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 green onions
cut into 5cm/2″ pieces
- 1/4 cup water
65 ml
- 2 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
all purpose or light, Note 4
- 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
sub Hoisin
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine OR Mirin
Note 5
- 2 tsp sugar
reduce to 1 tsp if using Mirin
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- White pepper
sub black
Directions
- 1
Sauce:
- 2
Mix together cornflour and soy sauce, then mix in remaining ingredients.
- 3
Alternative: Use 1/3 cup Chinese All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce, if you have some in stock.
- 4
Chicken & Noodles
- 5
Marinate Chicken: Pour 1 tbsp of Sauce over the chicken, mix to coat, set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
- 6
Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions (my pack says soak in boiled water for 1 minute), then drain.
- 7
Cooking:
- 8
Heat oil in wok or large fry pan over high heat.
- 9
Add garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds or until it starts to turn golden – don’t let it burn!
- 10
Add chicken and stir fry until the surface gets a tinge of browning but inside is still raw – about 1 minute.
- 11
Add the cabbage, carrot, and the white pieces of shallots (i.e. from the base of the stalk). Stir fry for 1 1/2 minutes until the cabbage is mostly wilted.
- 12
Add the noodles, Sauce and water*. Stir fry for 1 minute, tossing constantly.
- 13
Add bean sprouts and remaining shallots/scallions. Toss through for 30 seconds or until the bean sprouts just start to wilt.
- 14
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Chow Mein
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About this Recipe
Craving that authentic, savory wok-tossed flavor of your favorite Chinese restaurant Chow Mein? You can achieve truly delicious results right in your own kitchen with this quick-cooking recipe that delivers big on taste.
The true brilliance of this Chow Mein lies in its perfectly balanced sauce, which is the secret to rivaling takeout. With just a few staple ingredients and a fast cooking process, you'll be amazed at how easily you can bring those restaurant-quality flavors home. It's designed for speed, ensuring a fresh and vibrant stir-fry every time.
Get ready for tender slices of chicken, crisp-tender vegetables like shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and crunchy bean sprouts, all coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce. The chow mein noodles become beautifully integrated, absorbing all the aromatic flavors from the garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. This dish offers a satisfying blend of textures and a savory-sweet profile that's incredibly addictive, making it a perfect weeknight meal that comes together quickly.
Feel free to personalize your Chow Mein! While chicken is specified, you can easily swap in your protein of choice like shrimp, beef, or tofu to make it your own. If oyster sauce isn't available, Hoisin sauce makes an excellent substitute. For the Chinese cooking wine, Mirin can be used instead, just remember to adjust the sugar slightly.
This Chow Mein is a fantastic stand-alone meal, ideal for a bustling weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Serve it hot straight from the wok to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors and textures at their best.