Vegetarian Chow Mein

Chow mein is a Chinese dish of stir- fried noodles, of which there are many varieties. Authentic chow mein is generally made of soft noodles, whereas chow mein in Westernized Chinese Cuisine may also be made from thin crispy noodles.

Chow mein is also common in Indian to vegetarian diets, there is an Indian variant, vegetable chow mein, which consists of noodles with cabbage, bamboo shoots, pea pods, green peppers, and carrots and spices such as ginger. It's fried together in a pan or a wok; you can also add any variety of vegetables including broccoli, onion, baby corn, asparagus and capsicum, as you like.

Missing the variety of summer vegetables? Canned and frozen vegetables, combined with some fresh vegetables, as in this recipe, can help keep eating vegetables tasty throughout the winter months.

I give below the recipe for veg chowmein. You can the change the spices it your own liking:

INGREDIENTS:-

~ Chinese Noodles or Noodles ---------- 1 pkg (400 g)
~ Green peas, strings removed ---------- 1/2 cup
~ Onion Sliced ---------- 1
~ Capsicum Sliced ---------- 1
~ Cabbage Shredded ---------- 1
~ Carrot Sliced ---------- 1
~ Beans Chopped ---------- 1/2 cup
~ Fresh ginger, finely chopped ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Garlic cloves, finely chopped ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Oyster sauce ( optional) ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Light Soy Sauce ---------- 1 tbsp
~ Dark Soy Sauce ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Vinegar --------- 11/2 tbsp
~ Chili Sauce ---------- 2 tbsp
~ Pepper Powder ---------- 1/4 tbsp or to taste
~ Oil ---------- 3 tbsp
~ Salt to taste

METHOD:-

1:- Bring the 8 cup of water and 1/4 tbsp of salt to boil. Add noodles and cook in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes or according to package directions, strring occasionally. Take care do not overcook.
2:- Strain Noodles through cold water 2-3 times and drain water, add 1 tbsp of the oil into the noodles, then toss to avoid sticking and set aside.
3:- Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. When it is hot, add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 10 second and then add sliced onions and stir-fry, untill golden brown or transparent.
4:- Add all other vegetables, green peas, capsicum, cabbage, carrot sliced, and beans and stir fry for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
5:- Add vinegar, chili sauce, dark soya sauce, light soya sauce, and oyster sauce and stir fry for a minute. Add salt and pepper and mix well.
6:- Now add boiled noodles and continue to stir fry and mix well over medium high heat for a minute or till well mixed.
7:- Serve the vegetable chowmein hot.

Note : According to taste vinegar, soya sauce, oyster sauce and chili sauce can be increased or decreased, as you like.