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Chow Mein | Veg Chow Mein Recipe

Chow Mein is a popular Chinese dish made using stir-fried noodles combined with a variety of vegetables sometimes meat or tofu. Originally from Chinese cuisine over the years this dish has had many variations according to ease and preference. Now lets learn to make Veg Chow Mein Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings1
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 150 gms noodles
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon spring onion white part finely chopped
  • 1 long green chilli thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup carrot thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/8 cup green capsicum thinly sliced
  • 1/8 cup red capsicum
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon soya sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chilli sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 1 tablespoon spring onion green part
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Boil 4 cups water along with salt and few drops of oil.
  • Add 150 gms hakka noodles.
  • Cook noodles until slightly soft but not mushy.
  • It should be aldente – just cooked.
  • I cooked for 5 mins and it was perfect. But follow pack instructions for cooking time.
  • Drain water.
  • Rinse with cold water to remove the excess starch and to stop further cooking.
  • Add few drops of oil.
  • Give a quick mix and set aside.
  • To a large wok – first heat 2 tablespoon oil. Add 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon spring onion white part and 1 long green chilli sliced thin.
  • Give a quick saute until garlic turns golden.
  • Add 1/2 cup onion, 1/8 cup green capsicum, 1/8 cup red capsicum, 1/4 cup carrot, 3/4 cup cabbage all thinly sliced.
  • Saute in high flame for 2 minutes. Make sure the veggies raw smell leaves at the same time it should be slightly crunchy.
  • Add cooked noodles.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon soya sauce, 1 teaspoon red chilli sauce, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon tomato sauce, salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon pepper powder.
  • Give a quick mix
  • Finally add 2 tablespoon spring onion green part.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon freshly crushed pepper.
  • Give a quick toss and Switch off.
  • Chow Mein is ready!

Video

Notes

  • Cooking noodles perfectly is the key for a tasty chow mein. I usually cook a little more than aldente for kids sake.
  • Cook noodles perfectly not too mushy or under cook it. It should be soft yet slightly crunchy enough to bite.
  • Use freshly ground pepper at the final stage for a great flavour.
  • Sauteing the veggies in high flame gives a nice smoky flavour and also helps retain its crunchiness without the raw smell.
  • Make sure to toss the noodles in oil to avoid sticking.
  • Adding sauces gives nice flavor to this dish.
Nutrition Facts
Chow Mein | Veg Chow Mein Recipe
Amount Per Serving (250 g)
Calories 302 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 347mg15%
Potassium 563mg16%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 11287IU226%
Vitamin C 77mg93%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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