Vegetarian Chow Mein

A simple dish of stir-fried noodles that packs the kung-fu punch!

Vegetarian Chow Mein

A simple dish of stir-fried noodles that packs the kung-fu punch!

Serves 4

Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

Light soy sauce, divided	2 tbsp
Dark soy sauce	1 tbsp
Sesame oil	2 tsp
Sugar	¼ tsp
White pepper	½ tsp
Hong Kong-style noodle (Chow Mein)	450g
Vegetable oil	3 tbsp
Five spiced tofu, julienned	170g
Chinese flowering chives, cut into 2-inch lengths	1 bunch
Carrot	1
Bean sprouts, trimmed	1
Spring onions, julienned	3 stalks

Cooking Method

Step 01	In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Step 02	Empty the packet of noodles into a bowl, separating any noodle strands that are clumped together.
Step 03	Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok on a high heat.
Step 04	Add the tofu, spread it out and cook it until slightly brown.
Step 05	Add remaining tablespoon of soy sauce, mix and add chives.
Step 06	Stir-fry until chives are bright green and transfer to a bowl, set aside.
Step 07	Heat remaining oil in wok. Toss the noodle into the oil and cook until they start to get crispy.
Step 08	Add soy sauce mixture and continue stirring.
Step 09	Spring onions, julienned

Tips: For a non-vegetarian chow mein, add oyster sauce and chicken into the mix.

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