Chinese 20 min Easy

Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodles with crunchy vegetables and savoury sauce.

Origin & Story

Chow mein means 'stir-fried noodles' in Cantonese. Carried abroad by Chinese immigrants, it became one of the most recognisable dishes in the world while remaining a cheap home favourite.

Main Spices & Their Role

Ginger

Fresh, zingy warmth in the aromatic base.

White pepper

Rounds out the savoury sauce.

Ingredients

200g noodles
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oil

Method

01
Boil the noodles, drain and set aside.
02
Stir-fry garlic and ginger in hot oil.
03
Add carrot and cabbage; toss on high heat.
04
Add noodles and soy sauce.
05
Toss until everything is coated and serve.

Veg & Vegan Alternatives

Vegetarian

This dish is already vegetarian.

Vegan

Already vegan — check your noodles are egg-free (use rice or wheat noodles without egg).