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15 Min Chow Mein

Quick and Tasty 15 Min Chow Mein You’ll Crave Every Week

This 15 Min Chow Mein is a quick, customizable meal combining chewy noodles and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy evenings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Linguine Noodles Can substitute with spaghetti or traditional Chinese egg noodles.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Bok Choy Use both stems and leaves.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Can swap with shallots for a milder flavor.
  • 2-5 cloves Garlic Adjust quantity based on taste.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grate or mince for effective incorporation.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Use low-sodium if pasta water is salty.
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar Avoid honey as a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Crucial for achieving authentic flavor.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet or wok
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add linguine noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 7-10 minutes. Once done, drain the noodles in a colander but reserve a cup of the pasta water. Set the noodles aside while you prepare the vegetables and sauce.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, wash and chop the bok choy, slice the red onion, and mince the garlic and ginger. In a medium bowl, mix together the Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, white sugar, and dark soy sauce.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until it turns translucent. Then, toss in the minced garlic and ginger, and continue to stir for another minute.
  4. Increase the heat to high and add the chopped bok choy stems. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain their crispness.
  5. Now, add the reserved cooked noodles to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Toss everything together for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring all noodle strands are thoroughly coated and heated through.
  6. Lastly, stir in the bok choy leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are just wilted. Serve your 15 Min Chow Mein hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, prep all ingredients ahead of time. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

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