Chow Mein Recipe!!!

chow mein noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is more affordable.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweet flavor, while soy sauce is a budget-friendly option.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon flavor and 1/2 tablespoon MSG in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine, 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons oyster sauce to the bowl; mix until fully dissolved and set aside.

Thinly slice green cabbage into strips and set aside.

Remove the roots from the green onions, separate the whites, and chop the greens into thirds; wash and set aside.

Chop sweet Vidalia onion and combine with the whites of the green onions in a bowl.

Thoroughly wash baby bok choy, then roughly chop and set aside.

Peel carrots, wash them, and slice them thinly using a vegetable peeler; cut the strips in half and set aside.

Mince 4 large cloves of garlic and set aside.

Boil water in a large pot, add both packs of chow mein noodles, and cook for 4 minutes.

Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process; set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the prepared onions, cabbage, bok choy, carrots, and bean sprouts to the skillet; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.

Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and stir to combine.

Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the skillet; toss everything together to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.

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