Description
A quick and flavorful soy sauce chow mein with tender beef, crisp bean sprouts, and perfectly stir-fried noodles. This dish delivers a savory, slightly sweet taste in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb beef (thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp shaoxing wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 8 ounces fresh chow mein noodles
- 3.5 ounces bean sprouts (about 1.5 cups)
- 3 green onions (julienned)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the beef with 1 1/2 tsp light soy sauce, cornstarch, and shaoxing wine (if using). Set aside to marinate.
- In another bowl, whisk together the water, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar to make the sauce. Set aside.
- Soak the noodles in hot tap water for 1 minute, gently loosen them, then drain well and set aside.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a large wok or non-stick pan over high heat until smoking. Add the beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- Add more oil to the wok and heat until smoking again. Add the noodles and cook, tossing, until slightly crispy and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and toss to coat the noodles evenly. Return the beef to the wok along with the bean sprouts and green onions. Toss until the sprouts are cooked to your liking, then serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or tofu for the beef if desired.
- Shaoxing wine can be omitted or replaced with dry sherry.
- Do not overcook the bean sprouts to maintain their crunch.
- Use high heat for authentic wok flavor and slight charring.
- Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
