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Indo-Chinese
Intermediate
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Homemade Vegetable Chowmein – A Perfect Indo-Chinese Treat
Vegetable Chowmein
30 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Vegetable chowmein is a beloved stir-fried noodle dish that hails from Chinese cuisine but has found a special place in Indian street food culture. The name "Chow Mein" means "stir-fried noodles" in Mandarin, and over time, it has become a go-to comfort food in India, especially from roadside vendors who whip it up in smoky woks. With its vibrant flavours, crunchy veggies, and a glossy soy-based sauce, vegetable chowmein strikes a delightful balance of savoury, slightly tangy, and umami notes. It’s often enjoyed solo or paired with a variety of Chinese-style gravies, for a complete meal.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
200 gHakka noodles (or any wheat noodles)
1 tbspOil
for boilingWater
½ tspSalt
2 tbspOil
1Onion, thinly sliced
1Carrot, thinly sliced
1Capsicum (green bell pepper), thinly sliced
½ cupCabbage, shredded
¼ cupBeans, thinly sliced
1 tbspSpring onion greens (for garnish)
2Cloves garlic, finely chopped
1-inchGinger, finely chopped
1½ tbspSoy sauce
1 tbspGreen chilli sauce
1 tbspVinegar
1 tbspTomato ketchup
½ tspBlack pepper powder
to tasteSalt
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