Vegetable Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 200 g Chow mein noodles (dried)
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1/2 medium Carrot
• 1/2 medium Bell pepper
• 1 cup Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Green cabbage
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tsp Dark soy sauce (optional for color)(optional)
• 1 tsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 15 minutes): Cook noodles according to package directions until just tender; drain and set aside. Slice carrot and bell pepper, chop cabbage, mince garlic and ginger, and cut broccoli into small florets. Slice green onions.

2. 2

   Stir-fry (about 20 minutes): Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add carrot, bell pepper, and broccoli; stir-fry 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender.

3. 3

   Add cabbage and continue stir-frying 2–3 minutes until slightly wilted. Toss in the cooked noodles.

4. 4

   Make sauce and finish: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and black pepper. Pour sauce over noodles and vegetables; toss until glossy and thickened, 2–3 minutes. Serve hot with green onions.