Classic Soy Sauce Chow Mein
Ingredients
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The Noodles: 200g Ready-to-fry Chinese Egg Noodles (Chow Mein).
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The Protein (Pick One): * Meat Option: 180g Chicken breast, Beef, or Pork (thinly sliced).
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Vegetarian Option: 150g King Oyster mushrooms (sliced into strips).
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The Protein Marinade: 1/2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp water, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 pinch salt.
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The Produce: 1 head Bok Choy (sliced), 1 cup Bean sprouts, 1 stalk Scallion (chopped, whites/greens divided), 2 cloves Garlic (sliced), and fresh Chili (optional).
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Chow Mein Sauce Pouch: 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or mushroom sauce), pinch of black pepper.
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Pantry Staple: 2 tbsp Cooking oil.
Method
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Marinate the Protein: Toss your sliced Beef, Pork, Chicken, or Mushrooms in the Protein Marinade. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes. This "velveting" process ensures the meat stays tender and the mushrooms savory.
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Sear the Protein: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the protein and stir-fry until the meat is browned and just cooked through (or mushrooms are golden). Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Fry the Noodles: Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the same pan. Sizzle the garlic, chili, and the white scallion parts for 30 seconds. Add the noodles and stir-fry for about 1 minute to allow them to pick up the aromatic flavors.
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Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked protein to the pan. Add the bok choy and bean sprouts, then pour the Chow Mein Sauce Pouch over the top.
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Final Toss: Toss everything together over high heat for 1–2 minutes. The sauce should coat every noodle evenly, and the vegetables should be tender-crisp. Garnish with the green parts of the scallion and serve immediately.
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Plan Summary
Dishes: 2 Dishes
Per Dish: $0.00
Total: $0.00