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Cantonese Chow Mein

Crispy Cantonese Chow Mein in 15 Minutes Flat

This Crispy Cantonese Chow Mein is a quick, flavorful dish ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for satisfying your cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Chow Mein Egg Noodles Seek out 'Hong Kong style' for the best texture.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Separate whites for sautéing, greens for garnish.
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts Cook quickly.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Key ingredient.
  • 1 tbsp Regular Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Substitute with mushroom sauce for vegetarian.
  • 1 tsp Fish Sauce Optional for vegetarians.
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave.
  • 2 tbsp Water To thin the sauce.
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Corn Oil Can swap with vegetable or canola oil.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Used as a finishing touch.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Soak chow mein egg noodles for 30 seconds to 1 minute until softened. Drain and set aside.
  2. Mix Sauce: Combine dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, granulated sugar, and water in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of corn oil in a wok. Add yellow onion and white parts of green onions. Sauté for about 1 minute.
  4. Pan-Fry Noodles: In the same wok, heat another tablespoon of corn oil. Add soaked noodles in a single layer and fry for about 2 minutes until golden-brown.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Return sautéed onions to the wok with green parts of green onions and bean sprouts. Pour sauce over and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Finish & Serve: Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil. Toss well and serve immediately, garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to soak the noodles just until softened and use high heat for frying to achieve crispiness.

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