Easy Soy Sauce Chow Mein

Why you'll love this recipe

The Classic Standard: This is the quintessential Cantonese noodle dish—simple, savory, and perfectly chewy.
Versatile Side or Main: It pairs beautifully with any protein but is satisfying enough to eat on its own.
Texture Focused: The goal is perfectly separated, "springy" noodles that aren't mushy or greasy.

Key Ingredients

Thin Chow Mein Noodles: These are designed to be stir-fried at high heat while maintaining a firm "bite."
Dark Soy Sauce: Essential for giving the noodles that iconic deep brown color without over-salting.
Bean Sprouts/Scallions: Add a necessary crunch and freshness to the cooked noodles.

✅Quick Tips: Rinse your noodles under cold water after boiling and toss with a tiny bit of oil; this ensures they won't stick together when they hit the hot wok.

Key Steps

Step 1: Briefly boil the noodles and drain, ensuring they stay slightly firm.

Step 2: Stir-fry aromatics and vegetables quickly on high heat.

Step 3: Add the noodles and pour the soy sauce mixture over them.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Method: Vegetables

Courses: Main Dishes, Noodles

Servings: 1

Description

A simple, perfectly chewy Cantonese noodle dish that delivers that nostalgic takeout flavor right at home.

Ingredients:

2 blocks dry noodle
1 tsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce (light soy sauce)
Chives & Green scallion

Instructions

1
Boil the dry noodle in hot water for about 1-2minute until separated and rinse through cold water. Let it dry.
2
Heat up the wok or pan, grease with some cooking oil, and put in the noodle.
3
Let it sizzle for about 1 minute and then add in the soy sauces.
4
Coat the noodle well in color and add in chives and scallion, sautee for another minute..

Keywords: Noodles, Chow mein, Stir-fry, Soy sauce, Chinese, 15-min