Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 8 ounces chow mein noodles
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• 1 cup celery, thinly sliced on the bias
• 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions until just tender.

   3:00 · Boil noodles
2. 2

   Drain the noodles, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking, and toss with 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper.

4. 4

   Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

5. 5

   Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   0:30 · Stir-fry garlic and ginger
6. 6

   Add the cabbage, carrots, and celery and stir-fry until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Stir-fry vegetables
7. 7

   Add the scallions and bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 minute.

   1:00 · Stir-fry scallions and sprouts
8. 8

   Add the cooked noodles to the wok and pour the sauce over top.

9. 9

   Toss everything together with tongs, letting the noodles sear against the sides of the wok, until evenly coated and lightly charred in spots, about 4 minutes.

   4:00 · Toss and sear noodles
10. 10

    Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.