Chow mein

Here’s a classic Chow Mein recipe 🥢🍜
Quick, flavorful, and packed with veggies and noodles.

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Chow Mein

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 8 oz chow mein noodles or spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 2–3 green onions, sliced
• 1 lb chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu (optional), thinly sliced

Sauce

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon sugar

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Instructions

1. Cook noodles
   • Cook noodles according to package instructions.
   • Drain and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
2. Cook protein (if using)
   • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Cook meat or tofu until fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
3. Cook vegetables
   • Add remaining oil to the skillet.
   • Sauté garlic and onions 1–2 minutes.
   • Add carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage; cook 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Combine
   • Return protein to the pan (if using).
   • Add cooked noodles and pour sauce over everything.
   • Toss to coat evenly and heat through.
   • Add green onions at the end.
5. Serve
   • Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

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Tips

• Use high heat and toss quickly for authentic stir-fry texture.
• Add bean sprouts or snow peas for extra crunch.
• For vegetarian chow mein, skip meat and add mushrooms or tofu.

If you want a vegetable-only version, crispy noodle version, or slow cooker version, I can provide that too.