Easy Classic Chow Mein

Name: Easy Classic Chow Mein
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 g fresh egg noodles (or 2 small blocks of dried egg noodles. If you cannot find chow mein noodles, use ramen noodles instead.); A handful of mung bean sprouts; A small bunch of Chinese chives (cut into sections); ½ medium yellow onion (thinly sliced); 3 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp water

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Make classic chow mein at home — golden, glossy, and full of rich soy sauce aroma. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate that irresistible wok-fried flavor in your own kitchen.

cook 10 min

Chinese

Ingredients

Instructions

For fresh egg noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Turn off the heat and soak the noodles for 1 minute (or according to package instructions). *See notes for preparing dried noodles.
Mix the sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Stir-fry the vegetables: Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat, add a little oil, and quickly stir-fry the onion for about 30 seconds. Add the mung bean sprouts and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Remove and set aside. (Tip: Cook longer if you prefer softer vegetables.)
Fry the noodles: Wipe the wok clean, reduce to medium heat, add more oil, and spread the noodles evenly across the surface.
Let the noodles sit undisturbed for about 1 minute, until the bottom turns slightly golden and crisp. Flip and toss the noodles until they smell fragrant and lightly toasted.
Add the sauce: Turn the heat to low and pour the sauce along the sides of the wok so it sizzles and releases aroma. Toss well to coat every strand evenly.
Combine and serve: Add back the onion, bean sprouts, and Chinese chives. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve hot.