Chow Mein

Chow Mein

Chow mein is a popular Chinese dish that is made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce.

To make this dish, you will need to boil the noodles, cool them, and then stir-fry them with lots of vegetables. Cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers are some of the best veggies to pair with chow mein. They add a great crunch and a variety of colors to the dish.

The sauce for this chow mein recipe is a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and (lots of) garlic. This creates a delicious and unique flavor that is both mildly acidic and garlicky. It is a great balance that will make your taste buds dance.

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Easy Vegan Chow Mein

Garlicky, tangy, spicy, and easy vegan chow mein recipe by Veganbell.

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Course -Lunch

Cuisine -Chinese

Keyword -chili garlic noodles, chowmein, noodles, vegan chowmein, vegan noodles

Prep Time -15 minutes

Cook Time -10 minutes

Total Time -25 minutes

Servings -3 people

Calories -361kcal

Author -Veganbell

Ingredients

• 7 oz. noodles, boiled (200 gm.)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 8 garlic cloves chopped
• 2 green chilies slit lengthwise
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1 red bell pepper sliced
• 1 green bell pepper sliced
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 medium carrot sliced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• Salt
• Pepper
• Freshly chopped cilantro
• Freshly chopped green onion

Instructions

• Set a skillet over medium heat. Add oil. 
• Once it's hot, add garlic, green chilies, and onion. Stir and saute until the onions turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Add bell peppers, shredded cabbage, and sliced carrots. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until the cabbage starts to wilt.
• Next add the soy sauce, vinegar, red chili sauce, salt, pepper and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Stir frequently. 
• Add the cooked noodles and mix again to coat. (this takes quite a while - using a tong or 2 forks will help you mix faster).
• Turn off the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and green onions. 

Nutrition

Calories: 361 kcal | Carbohydrates: 72 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 646 mg | Potassium: 395 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 4842 IU | Vitamin C: 102 mg | Calcium: 55 mg | Iron: 1 mg

If you enjoyed this recipe, check out this delicious Vegan Khow Suey I posted earlier.

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