Crispy Noodle Chow Mein Vegetables (Print Version)
Golden crispy noodles with colorful vegetables in savory sauce
# What You Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 7 oz dried chow mein noodles
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 3.5 oz snow peas, trimmed
06 - 3.5 oz shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
07 - 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 cup bean sprouts
09 - 2 spring onions, sliced
→ Sauce
10 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce, vegetarian option available
12 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
13 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
14 - 1 tsp sugar
15 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
16 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
17 - 2 tbsp water
18 - 1 tsp cornstarch
→ Garnish
19 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
20 - Fresh coriander leaves
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking process and prevent sticking.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Spread cooked noodles in an even layer. Fry undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until bottom develops golden crust. Flip carefully and crisp opposite side for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to plate and reserve.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, water, and cornstarch in small bowl until cornstarch dissolves completely.
04 - Wipe skillet clean. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add onions and carrots; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, mushrooms, and snow peas; continue stir-frying 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant.
05 - Pour sauce mixture over vegetables. Stir constantly until sauce thickens and coats vegetables evenly, approximately 1 minute.
06 - Add bean sprouts and half the spring onions to skillet. Toss quickly to combine and heat through, about 30 seconds.
07 - Arrange crispy noodles on serving platter. Top with stir-fried vegetables and thickened sauce. Garnish with remaining spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh coriander. Serve immediately while noodles remain crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that restaurant-style crispy noodle texture without deep frying or special equipment
- The sauce hits every flavor note sweet, salty, savory and coats everything beautifully
- Its ready in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Dont crowd the pan when frying noodles or theyll steam instead of crisp, work in batches if necessary
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking once stir-frying begins everything moves fast
- The sauce continues thickening off the heat, so remove it slightly earlier than you think
03 -
- Rinse cooked noodles thoroughly with cold water to wash away excess starch, this helps them crisp up better
- Cut all your vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly and look beautiful in the final dish