Description
This Copycat :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Chow Mein is a quick, flavorful version of the popular side dish—chewy noodles, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce that nails the classics in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or rice vinegar)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1–2 tablespoons water or chicken stock
- Pinch of white pepper
- For the Stir‑Fry:
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 3–4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped into 1‑2 inch pieces (plus extra for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 3 packages ramen or Yakisoba‑style noodles (8–10 oz total, seasoning packets discarded)
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the cabbage and celery and stir‑fry for about 3‑4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp; then push them to one side of the pan.
- Add a little more oil if needed, then toss in the green onions and garlic in the cleared part of the pan. Stir for ~30 seconds, then mix everything together (vegetables, onions and garlic).
- Add the cooked noodles and the prepared sauce to the wok. Stir everything together and cook over medium heat until noodles are heated through and evenly coated by the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can add chicken, shrimp or beef for a more substantial dish.
- For extra veggies: include bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms or carrots.
- To make vegetarian/vegan: swap oyster sauce with mushroom or hoisin sauce and use tofu or omit meat.
- For gluten‑free: use tamari instead of soy sauce and a gluten‑free noodle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Main Dish
- Method: Stir‑Fry
- Cuisine: Asian‑Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: Approx. 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
