Vegetable Chowmein
Vegetable chow mein is a quick and easy to make comforting meal for those long days and short nights
Equipment
- 1 Wok or Kadai
Ingredients
- 400 g Chow Mein or Ramen Noodles
- 1 Red or Yellow Onion thinly sliced
- 2 Carrots cut in to match sticks
- 1 Bell Pepper (any color) sliced
- ¼ Cabbage head sliced
- 2 stalks Green Onion
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Green Chili Sauce reduce/increase based on heat preference
- 2 tablespoon Red Chili Sauce reduce/increase based on heat preference
- 2 + 2 tablespoon Avocado or Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon White Pepper
- Salt to taste
- 6 cup Water for cooking noodles
Instructions
- Bring the water in a pan to a rolling boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions. This should take 3-4 minutes. Once you see the noodles are almost done cooking, then remove the noodles from the cooking water.
- Rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process and remove any excess water. Now add 2 tablespoons of oil and gently mix to coat the noodles well. Place the noodles in a strainer to let it completely cool down
- Heat a wok or kadai, add some oil and add the chopped garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until slightly golden brown and add the onions. Cook for a minute . Then add the bell pepper and cook for a minute. Repeat the same with carrots and cabbage. You can also cook each vegetable individually and add it back to the pan to prevent overcooking.
- Once the vegetable are done, add a part of the sauce and mix well. Then add the noodles to the wok. If you see the noodles are stuck together, gently separate them with your fingers before adding it in. Add the remaining sauce. Also add some salt for seasoning if required along with the white pepper. Toss well until everything is coated.
- Top with some raw sliced or chopped onions or green onions before serving.