Mushroom Chow Mein
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 12 minutes
Notes:
Fine egg noodles can be used as a direct substitute if chow mein noodles are unavailable.
Rinsing cooked noodles under cold water stops the cooking process and prevents them from clumping together in the wok.
Kecap manis adds a rich sweetness, but dark soy sauce combined with a pinch of brown sugar can be used as an alternative.
Prepare the Chow Mein Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the cornflour, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine until smooth. Add the kecap manis, hoisin sauce, vegetable stock, sesame oil, and white pepper, whisking continuously until fully combined.
Cook and Drain Noodles
Cook the chow mein noodles in a pot of boiling water according to packet instructions until tender. Drain in a colander and immediately rinse under cold running water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
Sauté Mushrooms
Heat the sunflower oil in a wok over high heat. Add the sliced chestnut mushrooms, season with salt and black pepper, and stir-fry for 3 minutes until softened and cooked down.
Stir-fry Vegetables and Aromatics
Add the sliced onion, carrot matchsticks, and minced garlic to the wok. Stir-fry for 3 minutes, tossing constantly with a spatula. Add the sliced red pepper, shredded Savoy cabbage, bean sprouts, and spring onion sections, frying for a further 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve
Add the cooled noodles and the prepared chow mein sauce to the wok. Toss rapidly using tongs for 2 to 3 minutes until the noodles are thoroughly coated, hot, and glistening. Serve sprinkled with sliced spring onions, sesame seeds, and chilli flakes.
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Ingredients
| Cornflour | 1 tbsp |
| Dark Soy Sauce | 2 tbsp |
| Shaoxing Wine | 1 tbsp |
| Kecap Manis | 2 tbsp |
| Hoisin Sauce | 2 tbsp |
| Vegetable Stock | 90ml |
| Sesame Oil | 1 tbsp |
| White Pepper | ¼ tsp |
| Chow Mein Noodles | 200g |
| Sunflower Oil | 3 tbsp |
| Chestnut Mushrooms | 400g |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
| Black Pepper | ½ tsp |
| Onion | 1 |
| Carrots | 1 |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Red Pepper | 1 |
| Savoy Cabbage | ½ |
| Bean Sprouts | 200g |
| Spring Onions | 10 |
| Spring Onions | 2 |
| Sesame Seeds | 1 tsp |
| Chilli Flakes | ½ tsp |
