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15 Min Chow Mein

15 Min Chow Mein that Transforms Your Dinner Routine

Quick and easy 15 Min Chow Mein recipe for a comforting dinner with customizable ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Linguine Noodles can substitute with spaghetti or egg noodles
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Bok Choy cut into stems and leaves
  • 1 medium Red Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic adjust quantity to preference
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger grated or minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine key ingredient for flavor
  • 3 tbsp Oyster Sauce vital for authentic taste
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil for nutty aroma
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce use low sodium if needed
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar do not substitute with honey
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce for color and umami

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cook Noodles: Start by preparing the linguine noodles according to package instructions, ensuring they remain al dente.
  2. Prep Ingredients: While noodles are cooking, chop the bok choy, onion, and garlic. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet, stir-fry onion until translucent (2-3 minutes). Add ginger, reduce heat, then stir in garlic.
  4. Cook Bok Choy Stems: Increase heat, toss in bok choy stems, stir-fry until tender (about 3 minutes).
  5. Combine Everything: Add cooked noodles and sauce to skillet, mix thoroughly. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Finish with Bok Choy Leaves: Stir in bok choy leaves, cook until just wilted, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Always check seasoning when reheating leftovers.

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