Crispy Noodle Chow Mein Vegetables (Printable)
Golden crispy noodles paired with vibrant stir-fried vegetables in a savory sauce for a satisfying vegetarian meal ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll 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 vegetarian oyster sauce
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
# Directions:
01 - Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop cooking process and prevent sticking.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Spread cooked noodles in even layer. Fry undisturbed 4-5 minutes until bottom becomes golden and crispy. Flip and crisp opposite side 2-3 minutes. Transfer to plate and reserve.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, water, and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth and 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; stir-fry 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, about 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 sauce. Garnish with remaining spring onions, sesame seeds, and coriander. Serve immediately while noodles remain crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture contrast between crispy noodles and tender vegetables is absolutely addictive
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent hours at the stove
02 -
- Do not crowd the noodles when frying or they will steam instead of crisp up
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because stir-frying moves fast
03 -
- Keep your heat high and keep everything moving once the vegetables hit the pan
- Leftovers do not keep well because the noodles soften, so eat it all fresh