Chow Mein Vegetarian
This vegetarian/vegan version of chow mein is very close to the traditional version, but I have created a sauce without oyster sauce in it - and obviously substituted the meat with tofu. This recipe contains directions to make this from scratch as well as the directions for making this using my Real
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
- Prepare noodles according to packet instructions (usually soaking it in boiling water).
- Combine tofu with marinade and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in wok over high heat, add garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds.
- Add tofu and stir fry until starting to caramelise - about 1 minute. Stir fry gently so the tofu doesn't break.
- Add the cabbage and carrot and stir fry until the cabbage starts to wilt.
- Add the noodles, scallions/shallots, bean sprouts and sauce and stir fry until the noodles are warmed through and sauce evenly coats the noodles - about 1 minute. Don't cook it too much - the bean sprouts should still be quite crisp, not wilted.
- Serve immediately.
- If you have a jar of homemade Real Chinese All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce, you do not need to make the marinade or sauce for this recipe.
- Substitute the tofu marinade with 1 tbsp Stir Fry Sauce
- Substitute the Sauce ingredients with 1/4 cup Stir Fry Sauce and 1/4 cup water.
Nutrition per serving
Protein16.4g
Carbs40.4g
Fat20.2g
390kcal
16.4gProtein
40.4gCarbs
20.2gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1050.00
$1050.00
Per Serving
$525.00/serving
$525.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2100.00 vs buying!
~$2100.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (94% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| / 180 g fresh chow mein noodles | 6 oz | $351.00 |
| oil | 2 tbsp | $8.00 |
| arlic cloves | 2 g | $3.00 |
| shredded Chinese cabbage | 2 cups | $44.00 |
| carrot | 0.5 cup | $44.00 |
| scallion/shallot stems | 2 | $258.00 |
| bean sprouts | 1 cup | $56.00 |
| / 150 g firm tofu | 5 oz | $249.00 |
| soy sauce | 0.5 tbsp | $8.00 |
| Chinese cooking wine | 1 tbsp | $4.00 |
| hoisin sauce | 0.5 tbsp | $8.00 |
| soy sauce | 0.5 tbsp | $8.00 |
| chilli garlic sauce or sriracha | 0.5 tbsp | $6.00 |
| sugar | 2 tsp | $1.00 |
| sesame oil | 0.5 tsp | $2.00 |
| water | 0.25 cup | - |
| White pepper | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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