Chow Mein

Turn an everyday Chinese dish like Chow Mein into a homemade favorite! Chow Mein has an easy to follow recipe that allows you to make variations with ease. This recipe serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces thin spaghetti
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Five Spice Powder
• 1/3 cup broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup carrots, sliced
• 1/4 cup snap peas
• 1/4 cup sliced Shiitake mushrooms
• 1/2 - 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Preparation

1. Bring pot of water to boil and cook noodles for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set noodles aside.


2. While noodles are boiling, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in large skillet and add sliced onions and minced garlic. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes.


3. In same skillet, add ground ginger, Five Spice powder, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, snap peas and sliced Shiitake mushrooms. Sauté 3 to 4 more minutes.


4. Add noodles, continuing to stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.


5. Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce, and serve.

Variations

• For spice, add chili flakes to taste.
• Add your favorite vegetables, like shredded cabbage, during Step 3.
• Garnish with sesame seeds.
• Flavor to taste with soy sauce.