Easy Cantonese Chow Mein

Name: Easy Cantonese Chow Mein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry chow mein noodles; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option); 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1- inch piece of fresh ginger (grated); 1 medium onion (thinly sliced); 1 red bell pepper (julienned); 1 carrot (julienned); 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1 cup bean sprouts; 2 green onions (sliced (for garnish))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This Cantonese Chow Mein recipe is better (and healthier) than anything you could get at your local Chinese takeaway. Colorful, crunchy veggies mixed with slurpable noodles in a salty, sweet sauce. Perfect!

Updated at: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:18:11 GMT