Who doesn’t like simple veggie stir fry noodles? And the answer is – No one.
This recipe is quite simple and still tastes so delicious and addictive. You would want to have it every week. I am saying this because we do. Just throw in some veggies, add some basic sauces, dump in the noodles, and done. Our street-style chow mein is ready. And when I say street-style, I meant the deliciousness of the streets of Delhi. There you find some good Indo-Chinese noodles. They may not be authentic noodles but they sure taste good. Obviously, the homemade version tastes different but it will satiate your cravings.
Story Time
Jatin loves the street-style chow mein of Delhi. He had eaten it a lot while growing up. He still tells me his story every now and then that he loves chow mein so much that whenever he ordered it at home, he used to eat it with his hands and not with any spoon or fork. He says that with hands you can eat more quantity in each bite 😀 And of course, some things taste better when eaten with hands. For me, it is rajma chawal.
When we left Delhi, he started craving that same chow mein taste. We tried to replicate the same taste at home and we are still doing that. We even tried adding a lot of oil and fewer veggies just like the street vendors do, and that took us closer. But obviously, you can’t get the exact same taste because the street vendors have a different kind of set-up altogether. They have huge woks, high heat, and some of their secret ingredients too. Mostly Jatin makes this recipe at home and whenever he does, he opens the youtube and checks out a bunch of street style chow mein recipes. And that is how we both satiate our cravings. And let me tell you one secret, I enjoy the homemade version more. It has Jatin’s secret ingredient – Love 😀
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What is Chow Mein?
Chow Mein is Chinese stir-fry noodles with some veggies and basic sauces. It is also made with meat or tofu too. There are many different versions of the recipe that may not be authentic but tastes amazing. It is quite popular in India, especially on the streets of Delhi, India. You can’t get that same taste anywhere else, not even in big Chinese restaurants.
If you ever visit Delhi, do try the street-style chow mein.
Which noodles are used in Chow Mein?
Chow mein is a stir fry noodles recipe that is made with thin, long, and non-sticky wok noodles. You can even get it as Chow Mein Noodles in the stores. They are mostly made with all-purpose flour (Maida) but now you get noodles made with different kinds of flour. We mostly prefer whole wheat flour noodles or millets noodles.
While cooking, follow the packet instructions for softening the noodles.
Easy Swaps
- Veggies: Use any veggie of your choice – mushrooms, spring onion, chives, bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, etc.
- Cooking Oil: You can make it with sesame oil too.
What does Chow Mein taste like?
Chow Mein is a savory-sour Chinese noodles recipe. The veggies are stir-fried and crunchy. It has got a savory flavor from the soy sauce and a hint of sourness from the vinegar.
You can even add Ajinomoto or MSG. But we avoid that at home.
Is this recipe Vegan?
Yes. This chow mein recipe is totally plant-based and vegan.
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Now grab all the ingredients because you are ready to make this vegetarian street-style chow mein at home. It is perfect for lunch or dinner. If you try this recipe & like it too, please share the photo on Instagram and tag us @marriedfriends. We just love to see your recreation of our recipes.
Happy Cooking 🙂
Love from us
Richa & Jatin
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