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Chow Mein

Chinese (Cantonese) · East Asia STOVETOP
7/10

Stir-fried egg noodles with vegetables and protein — the all-purpose noodle dish.

Mixed Pasta & Noodle Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free

Why It Works

Par-cooking noodles then wok-frying creates chewy-crispy texture.

Key Ingredients

egg noodles soy sauce oyster sauce sesame oil vegetables protein of choice

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