Chinese Takeout Chow Mein

Directions

  1. 1Cut two green onions, about 2 inches, and cut the whites in half if too thick.
  2. 2Cut two green onions, about 2 inches, and cut the whites in half if too thick.
  3. 3Cut two green onions, about 2 inches, and cut the whites in half if too thick.
  4. 4Boil water for the noodles.
  5. 5Boil water for the noodles.
  6. 6Boil water for the noodles.
  7. 7Make the sauce by mixing 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of water, 0.5 tsp of sugar, 0.5 tsp of white pepper, 0.5 tsp of MSG, 0.5 tsp of chicken bouillon (or 0.25-0.5 tsp salt), and 1 tsp of dark soy sauce.
  8. 8Make the sauce by mixing 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of water, 0.5 tsp of sugar, 0.5 tsp of white pepper, 0.5 tsp of MSG, 0.5 tsp of chicken bouillon (or 0.25-0.5 tsp salt), and 1 tsp of dark soy sauce.
  9. 9Make the sauce by mixing 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tbsp of water, 0.5 tsp of sugar, 0.5 tsp of white pepper, 0.5 tsp of MSG, 0.5 tsp of chicken bouillon (or 0.25-0.5 tsp salt), and 1 tsp of dark soy sauce.
  10. 10Set the sauce aside.
  11. 11Set the sauce aside.
  12. 12Set the sauce aside.
  13. 13Add 1 to 2 tbsp of oil to your pan.
  14. 14Add 1 to 2 tbsp of oil to your pan.
  15. 15Add 1 to 2 tbsp of oil to your pan.
  16. 16Add about 1 tsp of garlic or two garlic cloves.
  17. 17Add about 1 tsp of garlic or two garlic cloves.
  18. 18Add about 1 tsp of garlic or two garlic cloves.
  19. 19Add about 1 cup of shredded carrots to the pan.
  20. 20Add about 1 cup of shredded carrots to the pan.
  21. 21Add about 1 cup of shredded carrots to the pan.
  22. 22Stir-fry the carrots on high heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  23. 23Stir-fry the carrots on high heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  24. 24Stir-fry the carrots on high heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  25. 25Add the 10 oz shredded cabbage to the pan.
  26. 26Add the 10 oz shredded cabbage to the pan.
  27. 27Add the 10 oz shredded cabbage to the pan.
  28. 28Stir-fry the cabbage for about 1-2 minutes.
  29. 29Stir-fry the cabbage for about 1-2 minutes.
  30. 30Stir-fry the cabbage for about 1-2 minutes.
  31. 31Turn off the heat and set the vegetables aside.
  32. 32Turn off the heat and set the vegetables aside.
  33. 33Turn off the heat and set the vegetables aside.
  34. 34Cook 12 oz of chow mein noodles in boiling water for 20 seconds to soften them.
  35. 35Cook 12 oz of chow mein noodles in boiling water for 20 seconds to soften them.
  36. 36Cook 12 oz of chow mein noodles in boiling water for 20 seconds to soften them.
  37. 37After 20 seconds, add the softened noodles to the pan with the vegetables.
  38. 38After 20 seconds, add the softened noodles to the pan with the vegetables.
  39. 39After 20 seconds, add the softened noodles to the pan with the vegetables.
  40. 40Move the veggies to the side to create a nest and place the noodles in the nest to char for about 30 seconds.
  41. 41Move the veggies to the side to create a nest and place the noodles in the nest to char for about 30 seconds.
  42. 42Move the veggies to the side to create a nest and place the noodles in the nest to char for about 30 seconds.
  43. 43After about 30 seconds, add the green onions.
  44. 44After about 30 seconds, add the green onions.
  45. 45After about 30 seconds, add the green onions.
  46. 46Stir the sauce again and pour it over the noodles.
  47. 47Stir the sauce again and pour it over the noodles.
  48. 48Stir the sauce again and pour it over the noodles.
  49. 49Give everything a good toss to combine.
  50. 50Give everything a good toss to combine.
  51. 51Give everything a good toss to combine.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz cabbage
  • 10 oz cabbage
  • 10 oz cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 green onions
  • 12 oz chow mein noodles
  • 12 oz chow mein noodles
  • 12 oz chow mein noodles
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp MSG
  • 0.5 tsp MSG
  • 0.5 tsp MSG
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp garlic

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • You can add in your favorite proteins and vegetables.
  • If you don't want to use chicken bouillon or MSG, use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of salt instead.
  • The dish is really good with chili crunch oil if you like spice.
  • It's good to eat as a side or as your main dish.