Go Back
SOY SAUCE CHOW MEIN

SOY SAUCE CHOW MEIN

Soy Sauce Chow Mein is a quick, flavorful stir-fry that combines tender noodles with a savory soy sauce-based sauce and fresh vegetables. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking with different proteins, veggies, or a spicy twist.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 7 oz fresh thin chow mein noodles 1/2 package
  • 2 oz bean sprouts
  • 4 stalks scallions cut into 3-inch batons (separate whites and greens)
  • 1/4 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium shallot thinly sliced (optional)
  • Neutral oil for cooking

Sauce:

  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp chicken bouillon powder optional
  • 1/16 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

Prepare the ingredients

  • Soak fresh or steamed chow mein noodles in boiling water for 20-30 seconds. If using dried chow mein noodles, cook according to the package directions. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve a bouncy texture. Drain well.
  • 7 oz fresh thin chow mein
  • Chop the scallions into 3-inch pieces, then slice those pieces lengthwise. Keep the white and green parts of the scallions separate. Thinly slice the onion and shallot, if using.
  • 4 stalks scallions, 1/4 of an onion, 1 medium shallot
  • In a bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients.
  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/8 tsp chicken bouillon powder, 1/16 tsp white pepper, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp water

Make the chow mein

  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of neutral oil. Add the white parts of the scallions, onions, and shallots. Sauté until lightly caramelized, then push them to one side of the pan.

Neutral oil for cooking

  • Add another tbsp of neutral oil to the pan, then add the drained noodles. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes or until dry, then pour the sauce around the perimeter of the pan. Mix well and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes. If you want crispier, drier noodles, you can stir-fry them a bit longer at this stage.
  • Add the bean sprouts and green parts of the scallions. Stir-fry until the bean sprouts have lightly softened but still retain some crunch.
  • 2 oz bean sprouts
  • Taste and adjust any seasoning. For a darker color, add a bit more dark soy sauce; if you want it saltier, add a bit more light soy sauce. This dish is best enjoyed immediately!