Plain Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce ((Note 1))
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
• 2 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar ((Note 2))
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (ground nut or vegetable oil)
• 250 g cabbage (optional) (finely shredded)
• 4 spring onions/scallions (chopped into 2cm or 1-inch pieces + extra to serve)
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 300 g bean sprouts
• 600 g fresh egg noodles (or x 4 portions of dry egg noodles (Note 3))

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the sauce ingredients in a small jug or bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Place a wok or large frying pan on a medium to high heat and add the oil. Add the cabbage (if using) and the whites of the spring onions/scallions and cook for a few minutes until the spring onions/scallions are fragrant and the cabbage has softened.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, bean sprouts and the green parts of the spring onions/scallions and cook for a minute or two until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the noodles and toss for a minute or so until hot.

5. 5

   Pour on the sauce, toss with the noodles for 30 seconds until incorporated, remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately topped with more spring onions/scallions as desired.