Chow Mein with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 200 g chow mein noodles (dried)
• 200 g green cabbage
• 1 medium (about 80 g) carrots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated (about 10 g) fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola/vegetable)
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 stalks green onions(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 15 minutes): Thinly slice the cabbage and julienne the carrots. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Chop green onions if using.

2. 2

   Cook noodles (part of 20 minutes): Boil chow mein noodles according to package directions until just tender, then drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Make sauce (during cook time): In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

4. 4

   Wok-toss (about 20 minutes total cook time): Heat neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 20–30 seconds, then add cabbage and carrots and toss for 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender.

5. 5

   Combine: Add drained noodles to the wok, pour in the sauce, and toss until the noodles are evenly coated and glossy, about 2–3 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with green onions if using.