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Chow Mein and Its Best Substitutes

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Discover the best substitutes for chow mein noodles and tips for achieving authentic flavors in your stir-fry dishes.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Chow mein noodles – 1 lb
  • Celery – 4 stalks
  • White onion – 1
  • Cabbage – 2 cups

Instructions

  1. Boil water and soften chow mein noodles if using dry noodles.
  2. Stir-fry veggies such as celery, onion, and cabbage in a wok with oil until tender.
  3. Add the cooked noodles to the stir-fried vegetables.
  4. Mix in sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and oyster sauce, adjusting to taste.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chow mein or its substitutes.

Notes

Experiment with various noodles like lo mein, spaghetti, rice noodles, or udon for different textures and flavors.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg