Description
Delicious homemade chow mein with fresh ingredients and a flavorful stir-fry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp LIGHT SOY SAUCE
- 1 tbsp DARK SOY SAUCE
- 1 tbsp OYSTER SAUCE
- 1 tbsp SUGAR
- 1/4 tsp MSG (optional)
- 1 tbsp CHICKEN STOCK (or water)
- 1 lb FRESH CHOW MEIN NOODLES
- 4 tbsp NEUTRAL OIL (divided)
- 8 stalks SCALLIONS (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 small YELLOW ONION (sliced)
- 1 cup BEAN SPROUTS
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, MSG (if using), and chicken stock. Mix until combined and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the chow mein noodles for 10 seconds, then drain and rinse. Pat dry.
- Heat a wok over high heat. Add 2 tbsp of oil, toss in scallion whites and onions, and sauté for 1 minute until charred.
- Add the chow mein noodles to the wok, stir-fry quickly while separating the noodles. Pour in remaining 2 tbsp of oil.
- Continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until noodles are golden-brown.
- Pour in the stir-fry sauce and toss the noodles to coat evenly. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- Finally, add scallion greens and bean sprouts, stir-fry for 1 minute. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh chow mein noodles.
- You can adjust the amount of MSG based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg