Classic Chinese Chow Mein

Sabrina Snyder
A great tasting, easy to cook chow mein!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Stove Top

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ Head Cabbage Thinly Sliced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Crushed and Minced
  • 2 Tbsp Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 C Water
  • 12 oz Chow Mein Noodles Cooked 1 minute shy of directions
  • 6 oz Bean Sprouts ½

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pan or wok on high heat.
  • Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and cook the cabbage for 2-3 minutes or until wilted.
  • Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  • Add in the pasta and bean sprouts and toss to coat.

Notes

To make homemade Kecap Manis, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons of molasses or dark brown sugar with a tiny pinch of ground anise. 
If you can't find chow mein noodles, yakisoba noodles will also work. 
Keyword Noodles, Vegetarian
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