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Plain Chow Mein (chinese Noodles)

Plain Chow Mein (Chinese Noodles)

Plain chow mein made with egg noodles, garlic, soy sauce, and green onions. A simple Chinese noodle recipe ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
15 hours
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons light soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Salt as needed
  • Water for boiling noodles

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook egg noodles until just tender. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water. Drain well and toss lightly with oil.
  • Heat a wok or wide pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and swirl to coat.
  • Add chopped garlic and stir until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
  • Add cooked noodles and toss gently to coat with oil.
  • Pour light soy sauce and dark soy sauce around the sides of the pan. Toss noodles until evenly seasoned.
  • Sprinkle white pepper and continue tossing for 1 to 2 minutes until noodles are hot and glossy.
  • Turn off heat. Add sliced green onions and toss once more. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook the noodles. Dark soy sauce is added mainly for color, so use a small amount. Use high heat and quick tossing for the best texture.