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Serving Details

  • Serves: 4 people
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Easy

Recipe Description

The Cook Book’s Classic Chow Mein is a fast and fiery stir-fry that delivers authentic Chinese flavor in minutes. Loaded with crisp vegetables, golden noodles, and your choice of chicken, prawns, or tofu, this dish is tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce for the ultimate takeaway-style experience at home.

Cooking Time

  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutritional Ingredients

  • Calories: 430 kcal per serving
  • Protein: 22g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg

Ingredients

For the Chow Mein:

  • 200g egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons sesame or vegetable oil
  • 2 chicken breasts (or tofu/prawns), thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 100g bean sprouts
  • 2 spring onions, sliced

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Add chicken (or tofu/prawns) and stir-fry until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic, onion, pepper, and carrot for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
  5. Return protein to the wok. Add noodles, bean sprouts, and sauce. Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and hot.
  6. Serve garnished with spring onions and extra soy or chili sauce if desired.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked noodles?

Yes, just rinse them under hot water to loosen before stir-frying.

What vegetables can I substitute?

Snow peas, cabbage, mushrooms, or broccoli all work well — use what’s fresh or on hand.

Is chow mein gluten-free?

Not by default. Use gluten-free tamari and rice noodles to make a suitable version.

How spicy is this recipe?

It’s mild, but feel free to add chili flakes or Sriracha if you like heat.

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