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    Vegetable Chow Mein

    Published: Jun 11, 2020 ยท Modified: Jun 8, 2021 by Ramya ยท 6 Comments

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    Make this quick Vegetable Chow Mein using simple pantry ingredients, with this easy step-wise picture recipe. Stir fry noodles with loaded vegetables make for a quick lunch or dinner!

    Vegetable Chow Mein

    Who doesnโ€™t like a quick Indo-Chinese Vegetable Chow Mein?! I love noodles and often make them with stir-fried vegetables for quick dinner. Like most Indo-Chinese recipes, noodles and fried rice are very customized to the Indian palatte and I donโ€™t think no two restaurants serve it the same. I am wary of ordering noodles, even when we are eating out as they are usually devoid of vegetables and are heavily loaded with oil. I like my noodles fresh and light, with crunchy colorful vegetables with a bang of garlic and pepper powder. I use the vegetables I have available in my fridge at that time and totally customize it depending on my mood that day. And that exactly why I think I love it. I enjoy cooking spontaneously and the results are always good when I donโ€™t care about the result.

    Vegetable Chow Mein

    This Vegetable Chow Mein is obviously my version and it may not be authentic/traditional per most Indo-Chinese enthusiasts, but something that works really well for us. Do remember โ€“ I am cooking this during the covid-19 pandemic. I didnโ€™t have all the vegetables I would have liked to add or all ingredients (like spring onions) but still ended up making this yumm Vegetable Chow Mein. It tasted delicious, even if I say so myself. I served it with my Homemade Spring Rolls (here is a glimpse but recipe coming up next) and it was a huge hit. Come dinner time, the husband made a quick omelette and we made a it party of two ๐Ÿ™‚

    Vegetable Chow Mein

    How to make Vegetable Chow Mein

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    Vegetable Chow Mein

    Vegetable Chow Mein

    Ramya
    Make this quick Vegetable Chow Mein using simple pantry ingredients, with this easy step-wise picture recipe. Stir fry noodles with loaded vegetables make for a quick lunch or dinner!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 240 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large Pan/Pot
    • Wok/Thick Bottomed Pan

    MEASUREMENT

    1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml

    Ingredients
      

    • 150 grams Noodles
    • 1 Large Onion Finely Sliced
    • 2 tablespoon Finely Chopped Garlic
    • 1 cup Diced/Chopped Vegetables Carrots, Cabbage, French Beans, Mushrooms
    • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
    • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves Finely Chopped or Spring Onions
    • Salt as needed
    • Water as needed
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    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add ยฝ teaspoon oil and add enough salt for the water.
    • Break open the noodles into the boiling water.
    • Cook on medium flame until the noodles are al-dente.
    • Drain off the excess water and run them through cold water once. Drain off again. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and let the noodles cool down completely.
    • In a thick bottomed pan, heat the remaining oil. Add finely chopped garlic and fry for a few seconds.
    • Next add finely sliced onions. Fry for a minute.
    • Add diced/sliced vegetables. Stir fry for a few mins.
    • Now add pepper powder, salt as needed. Fry for another 3-4 mins.
    • When the vegetables are half cooked, add soy sauce. Cook for a minute.
    • Add cooked noodles. Reduce the flame to low. Mix the noodles with the vegetables.
    • Stir fry them on low flame for 2-3 mins. Sprinkle finely chopped coriander on top.
    • Serve hot with ketchup on the side, along with any other Indo-Chinese starters.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegetable Chow Mein
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    240
    % Daily Value*
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Vegetable Chow Mein

    Detailed step-wise picture recipe of making Vegetable Chow Mein

    Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add ยฝ teaspoon oil and add enough salt for the water.

    Break open the noodles into the boiling water.

    Cook on medium flame until the noodles are al-dente.

    Drain off the excess water and run them through cold water once. Drain off again. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and let the noodles cool down completely.

    In a thick bottomed pan, heat the remaining oil. Add finely chopped garlic and fry for a few seconds.

    Next add finely sliced onions. Fry for a minute.

    Add diced/sliced vegetables. Stir fry for a few mins.

    Now add pepper powder, salt as needed. Fry for another 3-4 mins.

    When the vegetables are half cooked, add soy sauce. Cook for a minute.

    Add cooked noodles. Reduce the flame to low. Mix the noodles with the vegetables.

    Stir fry them on low flame for 2-3 mins. Sprinkle finely chopped coriander on top.

    Serve hot with ketchup on the side, along with any other Indo-Chinese starters.

    Vegetable Chow Mein

    Recipe Notes

    • Adjust spices as per preference.
    • I used local atta based noodles, you can choose egg noodles or chicken noodles if you wish.
    • Donโ€™t overcook the noodles as they turn very sticky and gloopy on adding to the vegetables.
    • You can also add finely chopped green/red chillies for additional spice.

    I would be delighted to know if you have tried this recipe, donโ€™t forget to share your feedback and comments below. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me! I am also available on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. theredzzone

      June 11, 2020 at 11:52 pm

      Thank you for sharing the recipe in such steps.. It is a easy and tasty recipe:)

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      • Ramya

        June 11, 2020 at 11:53 pm

        Wow that's really fast! Thank you ?

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        • theredzzone

          June 11, 2020 at 11:54 pm

          Your welcome:).. Keep sharing interesting recipes..

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        • theredzzone

          June 11, 2020 at 11:55 pm

          Your welcome.. Keep sharing recipes ?

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          • Ramya

            June 11, 2020 at 11:55 pm

            Sure ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a nice day!

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            • theredzzone

              June 11, 2020 at 11:57 pm

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