Yum! Chow mein is a classic stir-fry that’s quick, flavorful, and customizable. Here’s a simple and delicious homemade chow mein recipe you can follow:
Easy Homemade Chow Mein
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 200g (7 oz) noodles (egg noodles or chow mein noodles)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 100g (3.5 oz) cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: spring onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles
- Boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and onion, stir-fry 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add Protein
- Add cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu. Stir well to combine.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce
- Add noodles to the pan.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together over high heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve
- Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with spring onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot.
💡 Tips:
- For extra crunch, add bean sprouts or water chestnuts.
- Use high heat for a more authentic “wok hei” flavor.
- Leftover chow mein tastes great reheated—just splash a little soy sauce before microwaving.
If you want, I can also give you a 10-minute “quick chow mein” version that’s perfect for busy nights but still full of flavor. Do you want me to do that?
