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Stir Fried Chow Mein - Mi Xao Mem

Stir Fried Chow Mein | Mi Xao Mem

By: Cindy Lam Lorimer
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Stir Fried Chow Mein, or Mi Xao Mem, is a flavorful dish featuring tender egg noodles stir-fried with a mix of vegetables in a rich, savory sauce. It's a delightful and satisfying meal that's quick and easy to enjoy.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 15 oz egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil, plus 1/4 cup
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup celery, julienned
  • 1 cup cabbage, julienned
  • ½ cup garlic chives or green onions, cut in one inch length
  • 2 cups bean sprouts

Sauce:

  • ¼ cup Maggi, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp mushroom powder

Garnish:

  • cilantro sprigs

Instructions

  • Remove noodles from the package and unravel them so they are not clumped together.
  • In a medium bowl, add water and ice to create an ice water bath. Set aside.
  • In a pot, add water and 2 Tbsp sesame oil and bring to a boil.
  • Once water is boiling, add egg noodles a handful at a time and cook for 10 seconds while stirring.
  • Scoop noodles out with a spider strainer, or any kind of strainer, and dump noodles into the ice water bath. Repeat the process.
  • Once all noodles are cooked, drain water.
  • Add ¼ cup sesame oil to noodles and set aside in a strainer to let them dry.
  • In a wok over medium high heat, add 2 Tbsp sesame oil, then add onions and garlic and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
  • Add carrots, celery, cabbage and the sauce mix.
  • Stir fry for a couple of minutes, then add garlic chives and bean sprouts. Toss so everything is thoroughly mixed.
  • Turn off the heat and remove the stir fried vegetables.
  • Put in a bowl and set aside.
  • On medium low heat in same wok, add egg noodles and stir fry for 5 minutes. Toss constantly so they don’t clump together. NOTE: every egg noodle brand is different, so if the egg noodle brand you use doesn't clump together, then you can skip this step.
  • Then turn heat to medium high and add the stir-fried vegetables. Stir fry for another couple of minutes until everything is thoroughly mixed together.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve!!

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 816kcal | Carbohydrates: 132g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1286mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4565IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

Equipment

  • wok