Classic Chinese Chow Mein

From McGough's Recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 head cabbage , thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic , crushed and minced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (aka Kecap Manis)* see note for homemade substitute
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 ounces chow mein noodles , cooked a minute shy of the directions*
  • 6 ounces bean sprouts (optional)
  • sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pan or wok on high heat.
  2. Add two tablespoons of canola oil to the pan and add the cabbage.
  3. Cook 2-3 minutes until wilted, add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Add the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce and water and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  5. Add in the pasta and bean sprouts and toss to coat.
  6. Serve immediately.


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