Chow Mein Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 cups water, (1.9L)
• 6 ounces dried chow mein noodles, (170g)
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, (45ml)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce , (15ml)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil, (5ml)
• 1/4 cup unsalted vegetable broth, (60ml)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, (3g)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, (30ml)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic, (3g)
• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger, (3g)
• 1 cup green cabbage, (60g) 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1/2 cup carrots, (40g) shredded
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts, (30g)
• 1/4 cup green onions, (10g) 1 1/2 inch long pieces

Instructions

1. In a large pot bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add dried noodles and cook according to manufacturers directions, until tender with some chew or al dente.
3. Drain noodles into a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
4. In a small bowl whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable broth, and cornstarch for chow mein sauce. Set aside.
5. Heat a large wok or saute pan over medium-high heat. Once hot add the vegetable oil.
6. Once the oil is very hot and just begins to smoke, add in garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds being careful not to burn the aromatics.
7. Add the cabbage and carrots, stir-fry until just tender, 2 minutes.
8. Add the noodles and chow mein sauce. Toss and stir to combine, cook until sauce thickens and coats noodles, 1 minute.
9. Add bean sprouts and green onions, stir-fry until just tender, 1 minute.

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