Description
Skip the takeout and make this delicious Cantonese Chow Mein at home in just 30 minutes! Featuring crispy Hong Kong-style egg noodles tossed with bean sprouts, onions, green onions, and a rich savory stir fry sauce, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner, easy dinner, weeknight meal, and one of the best dinner ideas for anyone craving authentic Chinese food. It’s simple, flavorful, and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Noodles
- 12 oz fresh Hong Kong-style chow mein egg noodles
- ½ small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 5 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 tablespoons corn oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir Fry Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Whisk together all the stir fry sauce ingredients.
- Gently separate the fresh noodles.
- Heat the corn oil in a large wok over high heat.
- Stir fry the onion and white parts of the green onions for 2 minutes.
- Add the noodles and cook until lightly crispy on both sides.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss well.
- Stir in the bean sprouts and green onion tops.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until the vegetables remain crisp.
- Finish with sesame oil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook over high heat for the signature smoky wok flavor.
- Allow the noodles to sit undisturbed to develop crispy edges.
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, or tofu for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 485 calories per serving
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