Vegan Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Ramen Noodles ((226g) or Dried Chow Mein Noodles)
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
• 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Vegan Oyster Sauce
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Stock ((60ml) or Broth)
• 1/2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar (or Light Brown Sugar)
• 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
• 4 Cloves Garlic (Crushed)
• 1 Tbsp Minced Ginger
• 1/2 cup Spring Onion ((50g) Chopped)
• 2 cups Cremini Mushrooms ((195g) Sliced)
• 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper (Thinly Sliced)
• 1 Medium Yellow Bell Pepper (Thinly Sliced)
• 1 Large Carrot (Julienned or Sliced)
• 2 cups Baby Broccoli Florets ((120g))
• 1 cup Baby Corn ((130g) Sliced)
• 2 cups Fresh Basil ((60g) Chopped)
• Black Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare noodles. Prepare the noodles according to package instructions, drain, rinse and set aside. Undercook the noodles slightly as they will cook more with the other veggies in the wok.

2. 2

   Make your sauce. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, vegetable stock and coconut sugar to a measuring jug and whisk together until well mixed.

3. 3

   Add sesame oil to a wok and heat it at medium high heat until hot.

4. 4

   Add crushed garlic and minced ginger and sauté for a minute to lightly toast them.

5. 5

   Then add spring onions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, carrot, baby broccoli florets and baby corn and sauté until the veggies are tender but still firm.

6. 6

   Add the cooked noodles, pour over the sauce and add the chopped basil.

7. 7

   Toss the veggies and noodles and sauce together and fry for a few minutes until the noodles are heated through and the sauce is well combined with the veggies and noodles.

8. 8

   Serve in bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds.