Vegetarian Chow Mein Recipe

Ingredients & Cooking Directions for Vegetable Chow Mein

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Estimated Servings: 4

Step 1: Fry the Tofu

14 ounces firm tofu, cut into strips

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon soy sauce

Dry tofu strips with paper towels. Turn heat on high and add in oil. When oil is hot, add in tofu and fry tofu strips until golden brown on all sides and pour in soy sauce. Coat tofu with soy sauce, transfer tofu strips to plate, and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Noodles

8 cups water

1 pound chow mein noodles

Bring water to a boil and cook the noodles until al dente according to the directions on the package. Rinse, drain, and set the noodles aside.

Step 3: Stir-fry vegetables

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon minced ginger

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ cup shredded carrots

½ cup red bell pepper strips

½ cup sliced celery

½ cup shredded cabbage

Turn stove to high heat and add in the oil. When the oil is hot, add in the garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes. Sautee the aromatics for about a minute or until fragrant. The pour in the vegetables and stir fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until they are cooked but still crunchy on the inside. Transfer vegetables to a plate and set them aside.

Step 4: Assemble the Dish

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

½ teaspoon sesame seed oil

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

½ cup sliced green onions

½ cup bean sprouts

½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

To make the stir fry sauce, add the soy sauces, water, vinegar, sesame seed oil, sugar and chili sauce in a bowl and whisk them together until the sugar dissolves in the sauce. Then set the sauce aside. Turn stove on high heat and add in vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add in the noodles, tofu, vegetables, and stir fry sauce. Stir fry everything for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce coats all the ingredients and the noodles are cooked through. Then add in the green onions and bean sprouts stir frying them until heat through. Transfer chow mein to a serving plate and add ground black pepper to taste.

Enjoy!