Classic Chow Mein
Classic Chow Mein
Ingredients
For the Vegetables
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts separated
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For the Noodles and Cooking
- 12 ounces Chow Mein noodles, dried, block-style egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: thinly slice the white onion. Cut the green onions into 1-inch pieces, separating the white parts from the green parts. Shred the cabbage and carrots.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Chow Mein noodles and cook according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute from al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly and rinse them under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the sliced white onion and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until slightly wilted and fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the shredded cabbage and carrots to the pan. Continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly wilted.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Add the green parts of the green onions.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Toss and stir the mixture continuously for 3-4 minutes, ensuring the sauce evenly coats all the noodles and vegetables, and the green onions have wilted. The sauce should thicken slightly.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Serve the Chow Mein immediately in bowls, or enjoy directly from the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Chow Mein
Ingredients
For the Vegetables
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts separated
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For the Noodles and Cooking
- 12 ounces Chow Mein noodles, dried, block-style egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: thinly slice the white onion. Cut the green onions into 1-inch pieces, separating the white parts from the green parts. Shred the cabbage and carrots.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Chow Mein noodles and cook according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute from al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly and rinse them under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the sliced white onion and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until slightly wilted and fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the shredded cabbage and carrots to the pan. Continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly wilted.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Add the green parts of the green onions.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Toss and stir the mixture continuously for 3-4 minutes, ensuring the sauce evenly coats all the noodles and vegetables, and the green onions have wilted. The sauce should thicken slightly.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Serve the Chow Mein immediately in bowls, or enjoy directly from the pan.
⏱️ 1 min