Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cut two green onions, about 2 inches, and cut the whites in half if too thick.
- 2Boil water for the noodles.
- 3Make 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.
- 4Set the sauce aside.
- 5Add 1 to 2 tbsp of oil to your pan.
- 6Add about 1 tsp of garlic or two garlic cloves.
- 7Add about 1 cup of shredded carrots to the pan.
- 8Stir-fry the carrots on high heat for about 1-2 minutes.
- 9Add the 10 oz shredded cabbage to the pan.
- 10Stir-fry the cabbage for about 1-2 minutes.
- 11Turn off the heat and set the vegetables aside.
- 12Cook 12 oz of chow mein noodles in boiling water for 20 seconds to soften them.
- 13After 20 seconds, add the softened noodles to the pan with the vegetables.
- 14Move the veggies to the side to create a nest and place the noodles in the nest to char for about 30 seconds.
- 15After about 30 seconds, add the green onions.
- 16Stir the sauce again and pour it over the noodles.
- 17Give everything a good toss to combine.
Ingredients
- 10 oz cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp water
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 tsp MSG
- 0.5 tsp chicken bouillon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oil
- 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.
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