86% would make this again

Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe

Q: What is veg chow mein made of?

A great street food style Chow Mein dish is made up of 3 parts: Vegetables – Red peppers, Carrots, Onions, Cabbage, Mushrooms, Green Onions. These can be paired with some Finely chopped Ginger, Garlic and Green Chillies for extra flavour and kick! Sauce Base – Usually a sweet and sour sauce mix of a mixture of Light and Dark Soy Sauce combined with Salt, Sugar, Grated Garlic Cloves, Water and even Chilli Sauce with Ketchup for taste as well as colour. Oil and Noodles – Sunflower or Peanut Oil work best with Egg Noodles which is typically the type of Noodles used when making authentic Chinese Chow Mein.

Q: What is chow mein sauce made of?

More traditionally it’s made from a combination of Sesame oil, Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce, Ginger, Brown Sugar and Cornstarch. Since this is a Vegetarian Recipe we’ve replaced the Oyster Sauce with a combination of Light and Dark Soy Sauce with a source of sugar for sweetness to balance the flavours. Feel free to use Oyster sauce in your recipe for added flavour though!

Q: What do you eat with chow mein?

Here are some great thing’s that you can eat alongside your Vegetable Chow Mein dish to make it more interesting: Spring Rolls, Stir Fried Mushrooms, Fried Rice, Asian style Cucumber Salad, Tofu or Vegetable Skewers. Fresh home made Garlic bread can pair well with your Chinese Noodles too!

Q: How healthy is vegetable chow mein?

The most unhealthy part of this recipe is maybe the quantity of Oil that’s used. To keep things fair and in perspective, this isn’t like its high in fat compared to other street foods. It’s not deep fried while the amount of oil used to Stir the Veggies first, then using a little more Oil to stir fry the Egg Noodles is not a whole lot compared to other dishes. We would say that this dish is not unhealthy by any means. It contains a good portion of healthy vegetables along with Ginger and Garlic which are great for a healthy body. Don’t be afraid to enjoy this tasty dish as part of a balanced diet without the guilt.

Vish G

April 26, 2025

Inspired by street food, this vegetable chow mein is a riot of crunchy vegetables. Imagine the tantalising dance of spices, the sizzling of the wok, and the fragrant embrace of soy sauce. A stir-fry fiesta that is going to send your taste buds into overdrive! Prepare to dive chopstick first into these satisfying noodles that will take you to the busy heart of street side cooking.

PREP TIME

20 MIN

COOK TIME

10 MIN

SERVINGS

Ingredients

300g Egg Noodles
1 Red Onion Thinly Sliced
1 Carrot Thinly Sliced
1/2 Cabbage Finely Sliced
2 Green Onions
1 Thumb Of Grated Ginger
2 Cloves Garlic Crushed Or Chopped
1-2 Green Chillies To Taste
2 tbsp Cooking Oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 Black Pepper
1.5 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
2 Cloves Of Garlic Grated
1 tsp Sugar
2 tbsp Water

Instructions

Start by slicing all your veggies into thin, matchstick-like strips. Make sure to remove the core from the cabbage before slicing. Keep half of the spring onions aside for garnishing and use the rest in the noodles.
Now, mix up your secret sauce in a small bowl. Combine 1.5 tsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 2 finely grated or chopped garlic cloves, 1 tsp sugar, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp water. Stir it well. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also mix in equal parts ketchup and chilli sauce for a tangy twist.
Boil some water in a pot and add about 2 heaped teaspoons of salt. Drop in the noodles and after 30 seconds, give them a gentle stir to help them separate. Cook them until about 80% done, roughly 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
Once they’re almost cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drizzle over a little peanut or sunflower oil and toss them gently to keep them from sticking.
Heat your wok on high, add some oil, and toss in the chopped garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chillies. Stir-fry with onions and carrots for a minute, then add the cabbage and cook for another minute. Take the veggies out and set them aside.
Add a bit more oil to the hot wok, then throw in the noodles. Stir-fry them on high heat for 2–3 minutes until they start to get a slight char. Use chopsticks or tongs to gently toss them so they don’t break.
Now bring back the veggies, pour in your sauce, and toss everything together for another 1–2 minutes until well mixed. Turn off the heat, top with the spring onions you saved earlier, and your street-style chow mein is ready to devour!