Cantonese Chow Mein Recipe Crispy Noodles
Cantonese Chow Mein recipe with crispy pan-fried noodles.Quick stir fry with savory soy-based sauce.Ready in 25 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chow mein egg noodles thin, Hong Kong style
- ½ small yellow onion thinly sliced
- 5 stalks green onions cut into 2-inch pieces (whites and greens separated)
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 tablespoons corn oil or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir Fry Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Cook the noodles
- Pour boiling water over the noodles and soak for 30–60 seconds until softened. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce
- In a bowl, mix dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water until dissolved.
- Sauté aromatics
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and green onion whites, sauté for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.
- Pan-fry the noodles
- Heat another tablespoon oil in the wok. Add noodles and spread into a thin layer. Cook 2 minutes until crispy, flip, add remaining oil, and cook another 2 minutes.
- Combine everything
- Add vegetables and sauce to the noodles. Toss gently for 1–2 minutes until well combined.
- Finish and serve
- Drizzle sesame oil, toss, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Cantonese Chow Mein recipe hot and fresh.
Notes
- Add chili oil for a spicy kick
- A splash of vegetable broth can replace water for deeper flavor
- Serve with stir-fried vegetables or soup