🍜 Chinese Noodles
Quick, savory, and versatile — a classic stir-fry noodle dish you can customize with vegetables, protein, or a simple soy-based sauce.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 8 oz (225 g) Chinese-style noodles (lo mein, chow mein, or egg noodles)
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1–2 cups vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, snow peas)
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce or hoisin sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp sugar
- Optional: protein such as chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Noodles
- Boil noodles according to package instructions until just tender.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking; set aside.
2️⃣ Stir-Fry Vegetables (and Protein)
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and onion; stir-fry 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add vegetables and protein; stir-fry 3–5 minutes until cooked but crisp-tender.
3️⃣ Combine with Noodles
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster/hoisin sauce, and sugar over noodles.
- Toss everything together 2–3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, or cilantro.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Lo Mein Style: Toss noodles in sauce at the end, keeping them soft.
- Chow Mein Style: Stir-fry noodles longer for slight crispiness.
- Spicy Version: Add chili paste, sriracha, or red pepper flakes.
- Vegetable Boost: Include mushrooms, bok choy, or bean sprouts for more texture.
- Make-Ahead: Cook noodles and store separately; stir-fry with fresh vegetables and sauce when ready.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Easy garlic soy noodles
- Chicken lo mein recipe
- Spicy Szechuan noodles
- Vegetarian stir-fry noodles
Do you want them soft and saucy or slightly crispy stir-fried?
