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Cantonese Chow Mein

Crispy Cantonese Chow Mein in Under 15 Minutes

Enjoy this delicious Cantonese Chow Mein with crispy noodles and savory-sweet flavors in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Chow Mein Egg Noodles Opt for thin, fresh noodles
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Adds natural sweetness
  • 3 stalks Green Onions (Scallions) Use both white and green parts
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts Provides delightful crunch
For the Frying
  • 2 tbsp Corn Oil Neutral oil for frying
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil For nutty aroma
For the Sauces
  • 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce Provides rich color
  • 1 tbsp Regular Soy Sauce Low-sodium optional
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Richness optional for vegetarian
  • 1 tsp Fish Sauce Enhances umami flavor
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar Balances savory notes
  • 2 tbsp Water To adjust sauce consistency

Equipment

  • wok
  • pot
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and soak the chow mein egg noodles for 30 seconds to 1 minute until softened.
  2. In a small bowl, mix dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, granulated sugar, and water until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of corn oil. Sauté sliced yellow onion and white parts of green onions for about 1 minute.
  4. Add another tablespoon of corn oil to the wok, then lay the soaked chow mein noodles in a thin layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until crispy.
  5. Add sautéed onions, green onions, and bean sprouts to the noodles, pour sauce over, and toss everything together, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil, tossing gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture; reheating can compromise noodle crispiness.

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