Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles (Chow Mein style)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for tossing noodles)
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly (or shrimp, beef, pork, or tofu)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper (any colour), thinly sliced
  • 4 oz (115g) mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or cremini are great)
  • 1 cup (85g) bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (vegetarian option: use hoisin sauce or mushroom soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)

Instructions:

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well and toss with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Combine sliced chicken (or chosen protein) with soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the marinated protein until cooked through. Remove from wok and set aside.
  4. Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry onion, carrots, and celery for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add bell pepper and mushrooms and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add bean sprouts and green onions to the vegetables. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the cooked protein back into the wok.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables and protein. Stir well to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and all ingredients are well combined.
  8. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot.