Crispy Noodle Chow Mein Vegetables (Printable Version)
Golden noodles with vibrant 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 if desired
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Cook chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking process.
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 becomes golden and crispy. Flip carefully and crisp opposite side for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until cornstarch dissolves completely.
04 - Wipe out skillet. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add onions and carrots; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, mushrooms, and snow peas; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become tender-crisp and maintain vibrant color.
05 - Pour sauce mixture into skillet with vegetables. Stir constantly for 1 minute as sauce bubbles and thickens to coat vegetables evenly.
06 - Stir in bean sprouts and half the spring onions. 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, sesame seeds, and coriander if using. Serve immediately while noodles remain crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between crispy fried noodles and tender vegetables creates the most satisfying texture in every single bite
- This recipe comes together faster than delivery, and you can customize the vegetables based on whatever is languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the noodles, or they will steam instead of crisp up
- Have all ingredients prepped and the sauce whisked before you start cooking, because stir frying goes fast once you begin
03 -
- Rinse the cooked noodles thoroughly with cold water to wash away excess starch, which helps them crisp up instead of sticking together
- Let the noodles form a solid cake in the pan without moving them around, and use a thin spatula to flip them in one piece if possible