Chowmein Recipe | Chicken Chowmein Recipe Nepali Style | चाउमिन | How to make chowmein at home

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium option reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while thighs are less expensive than breasts.

Prepare chicken breast by slicing it into thin pieces.

Marinate the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.

Boil fresh saumin in boiling water for 1.5 to 2 minutes until slightly soft, then drain.

Prepare vegetables by cutting carrots into cubes and slicing scallions; julienne any additional vegetables if desired.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken, cooking until tender.

Add the vegetables to the pan, starting with the harder vegetables like carrots, and stir-fry for a few minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan to help cook the chicken and vegetables, ensuring it doesn't dry out.

Season the mixture with salt and a pinch of MSG, if desired, and continue to stir-fry until everything is well combined and cooked through.

Serve the chowmein hot, garnished with additional scallions if preferred.

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