Garlic Mushroom Chow Mein (Printable)
Quick vegetarian noodle stir-fry with garlic and crisp vegetables, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 8 oz dried egg noodles or wheat noodles
→ Vegetables
02 - 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
06 - 2 spring onions, sliced
→ Aromatics & Sauce
07 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
08 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce or mushroom sauce
11 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
12 - 1 tsp sugar
13 - 0.5 tsp ground white pepper
14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Garnish
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - Fresh coriander or extra sliced spring onions (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until they start to brown and release moisture.
05 - Add the bell pepper, carrot, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
07 - Stir in most of the spring onions, reserving some for garnish.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and extra spring onions or coriander if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce hits every note, salty, sweet, umami rich, and clings to every strand of noodle perfectly
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it came from your favorite takeout spot
- The vegetables stay crisp tender instead of mushy, thanks to high heat and quick cooking
02 -
- High heat is non negotiable here, if your pan is not hot enough the vegetables will steam instead of stir fry and turn soggy
- Have all ingredients prepped and sauce mixed before you start cooking, once you turn on the heat everything moves too fast to chop or measure
03 -
- Rinse your cooked noodles under cold water until they are completely cool, this stops them from continuing to cook and becoming mushy
- Let your mushrooms get properly brown and almost dry in the pan before adding other vegetables, this concentrates their flavor