Recipe
Vegetable Chow Mein
This vegetable chow mein keeps the focus on springy egg noodles, crisp-tender vegetables, and a glossy savory sauce. The recipe drops the tofu, black bean sauce, and hot-sauce-heavy profile so it reads closer to the classic stir-fried noodle dish while remaining meatless.
Ingredients
Noodles and Sauce | |
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12 | ounces fresh chinese egg noodle, chow mein-style |
3 | tablespoons soy sauce |
1 1⁄2 | tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce |
1 | tablespoon shaoxing wine |
2 | teaspoons toasted sesame oil |
1 | teaspoon granulated sugar |
1⁄4 | teaspoon white pepper, ground |
Stir-Fry | |
2 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 | cup yellow onion, thinly sliced |
2 | teaspoons garlic, minced |
1 | teaspoon fresh ginger, minced |
2 | cups green cabbage, thinly sliced |
1 | cup carrot, julienned |
1 | cup celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal |
2 | cups bean sprout, rinsed and drained |
3 | green onion, cut into 2-inch pieces |
Instructions
| 1. | Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles just until loosened and barely tender, then drain, rinse briefly, and shake off excess water. |
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| 2. | Whisk the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl. |
| 3. | Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot, then add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and spread the noodles in an even layer. |
| 4. | Let the noodles sear for 1 minute, toss, and continue stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned in spots, then transfer them to a plate. |
| 5. | Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok, then stir-fry the onion for 1 minute. |
| 6. | Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 20 seconds until fragrant. |
| 7. | Add the cabbage, carrot, and celery and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are bright and still crisp. |
| 8. | Return the noodles to the wok, pour in the sauce, and toss quickly until the noodles are evenly coated. |
| 9. | Add the bean sprouts and green onions and stir-fry for 1 minute until just wilted. |
| 10. | Taste and adjust with a small splash of soy sauce if needed, then serve immediately. |
Published on Aug 04, 2024 by Luminița
