Delicious and Healthy Chow Mein
A Delicious and Healthy Chow Mein Recipe: A Versatile 15-Minute Family Favorite.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 694kcal
Cost: 20
Equipment
- 1 Wok or frying pan
- 1 pot to cook the noodles
- 1 jar or small bowl to mix the dressing
Ingredients
Versatile stir fry sauce
- 50 ml soy sauce
- 50 ml oyster sauce
- 50 ml Chinese rice vinegar or use mirin or dry sherry
- 20 g cornflour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 20 ml sesame oil
- 10 ml fish sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper – approx. 6 twists
A healthier chow mein
- 500 g free range chicken mince
- 400 g chow mein noodles
- 1-2 tablespoons oil
- 1 red onion finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 3 cups of wombok or use savoy green cabbage if this is what you have, very finely shredded
- 1 carrot very finely grated
- 1 red capsicum diced
- 3 Spring onions finely sliced, to serve
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for versatile stir fry sauce in a jar and shake to combine.
- Prepare your noodles (according to your packet directions). Drain.
- Place chicken in a dish and add 1 tablespoons stir fry sauce. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a heavy based frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the onion and stir always for approx. 3-4minutes.
- Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds or so. Be very careful to not let it burn.
- Add the chicken to the pan. Toss / stir often, for a few minutes or so, until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add the cabbage, carrot and capsicum. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the noodles and stir fry sauce. Combine well.
- Serve topped with Spring onions, finely sliced, to serve.
Notes
Note:
- Increase quantities for the versatile sauce if you would like to stash some away.
It stores for many weeks in the fridge. Shake to combine well before using each time.
My versatile stir fry sauce is awesome to have on hand for dishes like this one or for quick mid-week stir fries and more. Make more than the quantity I suggest if you would like to stash some of this and reap the rewards of your efforts another night. - Chow mein noodles can be sold from major supermarkets, as well as, of course, Asian grocers. They are thin-ish and are usually yellow in colour as they contain eggs. You could substitute for Ramen noodles if you need to.
Be sure to check the cooking directions for the noodles you buy before you commence the recipe. - Bean sprouts are a wonderful inclusion if you would like to add a large handful. Add them towards the end of the cooking time as they don't take long to cook.
- To make this vegetarian-friendly:
Skip the chicken mince to keep this Delicious and Healthy Chow Mein recipe vegetarian-friendly.
Adding pan-fried tofu, instead is a great addition and a good protein addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1933mg | Potassium: 1015mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3751IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 5mg