How to Make Chow Mein | Perfect for Beginners | Step-by-Step Guide | Chinese Noodles Recipe

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### Ingredients - 6 ounces of cabbage, thinly sliced - 2 ounces of carrot, julienned - 1 clove of garlic, sliced - 2 servings of instant noodles - Omelette: made with 2 eggs and cut into strips - Green onions: separated into white and green parts, white parts chopped, green parts cut into larger sections ### Sauce - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce - 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce - 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce - 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper - 1/2 teaspoon of sugar - 2 tablespoons of water ### Cooking Steps 1. **Preparing the Vegetables** - Thinly slice 6 ounces of cabbage. - Separate the green onions into the white and green parts. Chop the white parts into small pieces and cut the green parts into larger sections. - Prepare 2 ounces of julienned carrot and 1 clove of sliced garlic. 2. **Making the Omelette** - Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk until well mixed. - Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. - Pour the egg mixture into the pan, ensuring it spreads out evenly to cover the bottom. - Cook for a while until the eggs set, then flip and cook the other side for a short time. - Once done, slice the omelette into strips. 3. **Preparing the Sauce** - In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Mix well. 4. **Cooking the Noodles** - Bring water to a boil and add 2 servings of instant noodles. Cook for about 1 and a half minutes. - Once you can easily separate the noodles with chopsticks, they are ready. - Drain the noodles and lift and shake them with chopsticks to cool and prevent sticking. - Add half of the prepared sauce to the noodles, mixing well to ensure they fully absorb the sauce and achieve an even color. - Add a bit of cooking oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together. - If you prefer a dry texture, pan-fry the noodles in advance using medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. **Stir-Frying the Noodles** - Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add some cooking oil. - Add the chopped white parts of the green onions and the sliced garlic, sauté until fragrant. - Add the sliced cabbage, turn the heat to high, and stir-fry until the cabbage is softened. - Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the prepared noodles, carrot strips, and omelette strips. - Pour in the remaining sauce, turn the heat to high, and toss everything together until well coated with the sauce. - Although the preparation steps might seem a bit extensive, this makes the final stir-frying process very simple and easy to handle, ensuring it won't fail. - Finally, add the green parts of the green onions, and the dish is done. —-Timestamps— 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Preparing the Vegetables 00:58 - Making the Omelette 01:51 - Preparing the Sauce 02:24 - Cooking the Noodles 02:56 - Mixing the Sauce with the Noodles 03:20 - Pan-Frying the Noodles 03:54 - Stir-Frying the Chow Mein 04:51 - Conclusion