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Cantonese Soy Sauce Stir-Fried Chow Mein

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 5 minsscheduleTotal: 10 minsoutdoor_grillStir-fry
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9 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:19
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Hold vegetables firmly with fingers curled inward like a claw while chopping to prevent accidental cuts.

Cut the Chinese chives and green onions into short segments, cut the carrot into thin matchsticks, and slice the onion thinly.

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Cut the chives and green onions to uniform lengths so they cook evenly and look neat in the finished dish.

Ingredients:Chinese chivesscallionCarrotOnion
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:00:32

In a small bowl, combine 30g light soy sauce, 5g dark soy sauce, 5g sugar, and 15g oyster sauce. Stir well with a spoon until mixed completely.

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Dark soy sauce provides color while sugar balances flavor. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Ingredients:light soy sauce (30 g)dark soy sauce (5 g)sugar (5 g)oyster sauce (15 g)
Tools:bowlspoon
03
Active Cooking
00:00:42
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Beware of boiling water splashes and hot steam when dropping noodles into the pot to avoid burns.

Pour 1000ml water into a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 120g bamboo noodles. Once the noodles separate (about 15-20 seconds), immediately scoop them out with a strainer mesh and shake thoroughly to drain all water.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat
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Scoop out noodles immediately once they loosen in boiling water

otherwise, they will absorb too much water and lose their springy texture

Ingredients:water (1000 ml)Bamboo egg noodles (120 g)
Tools:Mesh strainerCooking pot
04
Active Cooking
00:00:50

Add 5ml of oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Place the drained noodles in the pan and stir-fry lightly with a spatula to dry out surface moisture until the noodles feel dry and springy, then remove and set aside.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Keep heat on medium and toss noodles constantly to dry off moisture

do not burn them

Ingredients:Cooking oil (20 ml)Bamboo egg noodles
Tools:wooden spatulaskillet / pan
05
Active Cooking
00:01:14
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Keep a safe distance when adding vegetables into hot oil to prevent oil splatters from burning your hands or arms.

Add the remaining 15ml of oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the carrot matchsticks first and stir-fry until softened. Then add the onion slices and green onion segments, stir-frying until fragrant and soft.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Stir-fry carrots first as they take longer to soften. Add onions later so they release aroma without becoming overly mushy.

Ingredients:Cooking oilCarrot (30 g)Onion (30 g)scallion (15 g)
Tools:wooden spatulaskillet / pan
06
Active Cooking
00:01:36

Return the dried noodles into the skillet over the vegetables, then add 30g bean sprouts and toss quickly to combine.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Bean sprouts cook very quickly

toss briskly so they stay fresh and crunchy

Ingredients:Bamboo egg noodlesbean sprouts (30 g)
Tools:wooden spatulaskillet / pan
07
Active Cooking
00:01:48

Drizzle the prepared sauce evenly over the noodles. Use chopsticks and a spatula to lift and toss the noodles quickly until every strand is evenly coated in the dark soy glaze.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Pour sauce evenly and lift noodles with chopsticks so they coat uniformly without snapping.

Ingredients:light soy saucedark soy saucesugaroyster sauce
Tools:wooden spatulachopsticks
08
Active Cooking
00:02:03

Finally, add 20g of Chinese chives segments and toss quickly until soft and wilted, then turn off the heat.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat
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Chives cook extremely fast

turn off heat as soon as they soften, otherwise they will release water and lose crispness

Ingredients:Chinese chives (20 g)
Tools:chopsticksskillet / pan
09
Active Cooking
00:02:14

Use chopsticks to transfer the stir-fried noodles onto a white round dinner plate, piling them neatly into a mound, and serve immediately while hot.

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Distribute the vegetables and noodles evenly when plating

eat while piping hot for the best crispy and fragrant taste

Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

Bamboo egg noodles120 g
Carrot30 g
Onion30 g
bean sprouts30 g
Chinese chives20 g
scallion15 g
light soy sauce30 g
dark soy sauce5 g
sugar5 g
oyster sauce15 g
Cooking oil20 ml
water1000 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

chef's knifecutting boardbowlspoonMesh strainerCooking potwooden spatulaskillet / panchopsticksserving plate