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Cantonese Chow Mein

Crispy Cantonese Chow Mein in Just 15 Minutes

Experience the delightful taste of Cantonese Chow Mein with this quick recipe that embodies homemade comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chow Mein
  • 1 pack Chow Mein Egg Noodles Look for 'Hong Kong style' in the refrigerated section.
  • 0.5 small Yellow Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 2 cups Bean Sprouts For a light, crisp element.
  • 2 pieces Green Onions Cut into 2-inch pieces.
For the Sauces
  • 1 tablespoon Corn Oil Neutral flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Adds a fragrant finish.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce For color and rich flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Regular Soy Sauce Balances flavors.
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Introduces umami.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fish Sauce Offers subtle saltiness.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Balances savory elements.
  • 1 tablespoon Water To bring the sauce together.

Equipment

  • wok

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil water and soak chow mein egg noodles for 30 seconds to 1 minute until softened. Drain and set aside.
  2. Whisk together dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, granulated sugar, and water in a small bowl.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of corn oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté yellow onion and the white parts of green onions for about 1 minute until translucent.
  4. Add another tablespoon of corn oil in the same wok, add soaked noodles, spreading evenly, let crisp for 2 minutes. Flip and crisp for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Add sautéed onions, green onion tops, and bean sprouts to the noodles. Pour sauce over and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, drizzle sesame oil, combine well, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a wok for high heat and crispy noodles. Taste sauce before adding; adjust seasonings as needed.

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