Quick and Easy Homemade Chow Mein: Your Better-Than-Takeout Recipe in Just 20 Minutes!

Chow Mein Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

• Wash half a head of napa cabbage.
• Slice a few stalks of celery on a bias (diagonal).
• Chop some green onions.

Step 2: Make the Sauce

• In a bowl, combine:
  • 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce (for color)
  • 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine (or substitute with water, stock, or mirin)
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon powder.

Step 3: Prepare the Noodles

• Soak thin egg noodles in boiling water for just one minute, then strain immediately.

Step 4: Cook the Vegetables

• Heat a wok and add some oil.
• Add the celery, onion, and green onion, letting them get a little golden brown.
• Add the napa cabbage (it will shrink down).

Step 5: Cook the Noodles

• Push the vegetables to the side of the wok and add a little more oil to the empty spot.
• Add the soaked noodles and let them crisp up for a few minutes.

Step 6: Combine Everything

• Flip the noodles to ensure they are crispy.
• Add the prepared sauce and sauté aggressively.
• (Optional) Add bean sprouts at this stage if desired.
• Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and give it one more aggressive toss.

Step 7: Serve

• Enjoy your homemade chow mein, knowing exactly what went into it!