Nitrate & Nitrite Free Easy Chow Mein
Total time30 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
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4 servings
- 8 oz fresh or dried chow mein noodles (or thin lo mein noodles)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or cut into matchsticks
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts separated
- 1 cup bean sprouts
For the sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground white pepper
For finishing
- 1 tsp sesame oil, for finishing
Instructions
- 1
Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until just tender, about 2–3 minutes for fresh or 4–5 minutes for dried. Drain in a colander, rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking, and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.
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