Cantonese Chow Mein

Cantonese Chow Mein is a delightful stir-fried noodle dish that combines crispy vegetables with tender noodles, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This Kosher version is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Egg noodles - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Snow peas - 100 grams
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Soy sauce (kosher) - 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tofu (firm) - 100 grams, cubed

Steps

1. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the cubed tofu to the skillet and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and snow peas to the skillet, stir-frying for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
6. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet along with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
7. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
8. Garnish with chopped green onion before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Loaded with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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