Vegetarian Chow Mein

Vegetarian Chow Mein

Stir-fried chow mein noodles with crisp vegetables and a savory mushroom-soy sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the soy sauce, mushroom stir-fry sauce, vegetable broth, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper until smooth. Set the sauce aside.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Cornstarch, 8.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 1.0 gr Ground White Pepper, 30.0 ml Mushroom Stir-Fry Sauce, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 45.0 ml Soy Sauce, 60.0 ml Vegetable Broth

    Cookware: Small Mixing Bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions until just tender.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Chow Mein Noodle

    Cookware: large pot

  3. Step 3

    Drain the noodles, rinse briefly under cold water, and shake off as much water as possible.

    Cookware: colander

  4. Step 4

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the vegetable oil in the wok over high heat. Add the drained noodles and stir-fry until lightly browned in places, then transfer them to the colander.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: colander, tongs, wok

  5. Step 5

    Return the wok to high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil. Add the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the scallions, then stir-fry until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Fresh Ginger, 12.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 piece Scallion, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: tongs, wok

  6. Step 6

    Add the carrot and bell pepper. Stir-fry over high heat until slightly softened but still crisp.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Carrot, 1.0 piece Red Bell Pepper

    Cookware: tongs, wok

  7. Step 7

    Add the cabbage and stir-fry until it begins to wilt.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Green Cabbage

    Cookware: tongs, wok

  8. Step 8

    Add the bean sprouts and green parts of the scallions. Stir-fry until the sprouts are steaming and slightly softened.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Bean Sprout, 2.0 piece Scallion

    Cookware: tongs, wok

  9. Step 9

    Stir the prepared sauce, then add it to the wok with the browned noodles. Toss over high heat until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the noodles and vegetables.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Small Mixing Bowl, tongs, wok

  10. Step 10

    Remove the chow mein from the heat and serve immediately.

    Cookware: tongs, wok

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Rinse the bean sprouts well and cook them until steaming. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and reheat them to 74°C before serving.

Risk factors

  • Hot oil and steam can cause burns.
  • Raw bean sprouts may carry harmful microorganisms.
  • Cooked noodles and vegetables require prompt refrigeration.

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