Easy Classic Chow Mein
Make classic chow mein at home — golden, glossy, and full of rich soy sauce aroma. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate that irresistible wok-fried flavor in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 300 g fresh egg noodles or 2 small blocks of dried egg noodles. If you cannot find chow mein noodles, use ramen noodles instead.
- A handful of mung bean sprouts
- A small bunch of Chinese chives cut into sections
- ½ medium yellow onion thinly sliced
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- For fresh egg noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Turn off the heat and soak the noodles for 1 minute (or according to package instructions). *See notes for preparing dried noodles.
- Mix the sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat, add a little oil, and quickly stir-fry the onion for about 30 seconds. Add the mung bean sprouts and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Remove and set aside. (Tip: Cook longer if you prefer softer vegetables.)
- Fry the noodles: Wipe the wok clean, reduce to medium heat, add more oil, and spread the noodles evenly across the surface.
- Let the noodles sit undisturbed for about 1 minute, until the bottom turns slightly golden and crisp. Flip and toss the noodles until they smell fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Add the sauce: Turn the heat to low and pour the sauce along the sides of the wok so it sizzles and releases aroma. Toss well to coat every strand evenly.
- Combine and serve: Add back the onion, bean sprouts, and Chinese chives. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve hot.
Notes
For dried noodles: Soak the noodles in hot water for 2–3 minutes until soft. Gently loosen the strands, then drain well.