# Crispy chow mein (from Yeung Man Cooking)

Video: [CRISPY Chinese Chow Mein Noodles I can't live without!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA) by [Yeung Man Cooking](https://www.youtube.com/@YEUNGMANCOOKING).
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- Serves: 2
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.91 per serving, ~$5.81 for 2 serving(s); saves ~$13.09* per serving (82%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario chow mein plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/2 red onion
- 1-2 garlic
- small piece ginger
- 1/4 carrot
- 1/4 large bok choy
- 100 g shimeji mushrooms
- fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp plant-based oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 cup veggie stock
- 1 tbsp potato or corn starch
- 225 g chow mein noodles
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tsp avocado oil

## Steps

1. [0:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=16s) Boil water in a pot for cooking the noodles.
2. [0:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=23s) Chop the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, slice the carrots, and cut and wash the bok choy.
3. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=127s) Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, veggie stock, and starch in a bowl.
4. [3:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=186s) Blanch the chow mein noodles in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then drain and shake off excess water.
5. [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=197s) Heat chili oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the noodles, and fry until golden and crispy on both sides, flipping halfway.
6. [4:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=260s) Transfer the crispy noodle cake to a serving plate.
7. [5:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=317s) In the same pan, heat avocado oil and sauté red onions, carrots, garlic, ginger, and mushrooms.
8. [5:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=338s) Add the bok choy and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
9. [6:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=372s) Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and let it thicken into a glossy gravy.
10. [6:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybMYHmw4-tA&t=386s) Pour the cooked vegetable gravy over the crispy noodles and serve.

## Equipment

- pot
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- colander
- pan
- spatula
- plates
- chopsticks

## What the video didn't say

- total time required not specified
- exact heat levels for pan-frying and sautéing not specified

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