Searching for a recipe which is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful lunch, try the egg chowmein recipe this dish is both easy to prepare and highly customizable. Whether you're new to cooking or an experienced home chef, learning how to make Egg Chow Mein will allow you to whip up a delicious, balanced meal in under 30 minutes. Let's dive into the step-by-step process to create this mouthwatering, restaurant-style dish right in your kitchen.

Deliciously Simple: Your Ultimate Guide to Preparing Egg Chow Mein

What is Egg chow Mein Recipe 

Egg chow Mein is a delicious Indo-Chinese dish that brings together the best of stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and eggs. This simplicity and crunch satisfying recipe has made it popular for its unique blend of spices. Being a novice or an expert in the kitchen, this recipe guides you to making restaurant-quality egg chow mein at your place. Find detailed descriptions, step-by-step preparation instructions, tips, variations, health benefits, and more 

 Ingredients for Egg Chow Mein

Pre-cooking preparations:

Prepare the following ingredients before cooking:

Main Ingredients:

- 200g noodles

- 2 large eggs

- 1 medium onion, sliced

- 1 bell pepper, red or green, thinly sliced

- 1 medium carrot, julienne sliced

- ½ cup cabbage, shredded

- 2 cucumber finely chopped

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp chili sauce

- 1 tsp vinegar

- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

- Salt to taste

- 2-3 tbsp oil (preferably vegetable oil)

- Black pepper, 4 dry red chilies and cinnamon sticks 

Deliciously Simple: Your Ultimate Guide to Preparing Egg Chow Mein

 Optional Ingredients:

- ½ tsp of MSG, Ajinomoto, for an authentic flavor (optional)

 Step-by-Step Preparation Instructions

● First take a dry pan and add salt, cinnamon sticks, black pepper and 4 dry red chillies and stir together and then dust it into a powder.

Frying dry red chillies cinnamon and black pepper

 Step 1: Prepare the Noodles

1. Cook the noodles according to the instructions. Put the noodles in hot boiling water with some salt also adding some oil.

Cooking the chowmein in hot boiling water

2. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process and to avoid them sticking together.

3. Toss the noodles with a teaspoon of oil to prevent sticking and to set them aside.

After the noodles are boiled

 Step 2: Scramble the Eggs

1. Place 1 tablespoon of oil into a large pan and place over medium heat.

Adding 1tbsp of oil

2. Break the eggs into a bowl. Scramble them lightly, then pour the mixture into the pan while the pan is still at a hot temperature.

Pouring the egg mixture for frying

3. Stir the eggs lightly and break them into tiny pieces. After they get cooked, remove them from the pan and let it sit for a while.

Cooking and breaking the egg into pieces

 Step 3: Stir-Frying the Vegetables

1. Using the same pan, put one tablespoon of oil in the pan.

Putting 1 tbsp of oil for cooking

2. Place the sliced onions, bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage in a wok. Stir-fry on high for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender but still crunchy.

Adding all the vegetables for stir-frying

Step 4: Mix Noodles and Sauces

1. Add the boiled noodles in the stir-fried vegetables.

Adding the boiled noodles to the stir-fried vegetables

2. Pour soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup and vinegar along with the scrambled eggs; all the time toss or mix everything together so the sauces coat the noodles.

Adding sauces and vinegar

3. Season with freshly ground black pepper and the fried masala prepared earlier to taste. Stir the scrambled eggs again with the fried vegetables, noodles and spices in the pan easily.

Adding the ground black pepper and fried masala prepared earlier

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

1. Garnish top of the egg chow mein with chopped onions and cucumbers.

Garnishing the egg chowmein with onions and cucumbers

2. Serve at once, accompanied by chili sauce or ketchup if desired.

Serving egg chow mein

Recipe Perfection Tips

- High heat. This is essential to preserve crispness of vegetables and to prevent noodles from turning soggy.

- Don't overcook the noodles. Cooking the noodles slightly less than fully cooked them keeps it firm when stir-frying.

- Prepare all your ingredients ahead of starting. Stir-fry happens so fast that all of your ingredients must be prepared and easily accessible before you begin.

- Use fresh vegetables. for the best flavor and texture.

- Adjust the quantity of sauces according to your preference for salty, spicy, or tangy flavors.

 Cooking Suggestions

- Prepare a wok or large pan with enough room to toss noodles and vegetables.

- You can easily make it a healthier dish by switching from regular noodles to whole wheat noodles or to gluten-free noodles.

- Cook in batches if you cook a large quantity, so the noodles and vegetables do not become crowded and mushy.

Deliciously Simple: Your Ultimate Guide to Preparing Egg Chow Mein

 Serving Suggestions

Egg chow mein is best served hot as a single course or accompanied by:

- Chicken stir-fry with spices or chili paneer for added protein value.

- Spring rolls or dumplings as a side course for an all-complete Indo-Chinese meal.

Give it a crunch by adding extra spring onions or sesame seeds.

 Egg Chow Mein variations

1. Chicken Chow Mein: add boneless thin slices of chicken breast marinated in soy sauce to stir-fry with the vegetables.

2. Veg Chow Mein: Omit the eggs and add tofu or paneer for a vegetarian version.

3. Shrimp Chow Mein: Replace the eggs with shrimp for a seafood variation.

4. Spicy Szechuan Chow Mein: Add Szechuan sauce or red chili paste for a spicy kick.

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Health Benefits of Egg Chow Mein

Egg chow mein can prove to be a healthy meal if prepared wisely. Some benefits are:

Eggs: Egg is an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals for repair of muscles and boost of immunity.

Vegetables: The hearty vegetables of bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage supplement the critical vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fibre, boosting digestion and health.

Noodles: With whole wheat noodles, fibre content will be higher in this recipe, which would help to control blood sugar levels, and one would feel fuller for a longer period.

Sauces: Oil and sodium from sauces (sauces being optional) would add healthy and diet-friendly tag to this recipe.

 Conclusion

Egg Chow Mein is one of those mouthwatering dishes that can easily be prepared and adapted to your taste buds while being very fast and quick to make. It will certainly attract whether you are planning to cook for one or host company. Just by following these steps, tips, and suggestions, you are ready to go for having the perfect plate of egg chow mein ready anytime.

 Frequently Asked Questions

May I substitute using another kind of noodle for this recipe?

You can use egg noodles, rice noodles, or whole wheat noodles depending on your preference.

 How can I make this dish vegan?

 Use the tofu or mushrooms to substitute eggs. Be sure that the sauce you use is vegan-friendly as well.

Is it okay to prepare this dish ahead of time?

It is best served fresh. However, prep work on the vegetables and sauces can be prepared ahead of time. The noodles themselves can be refrigerated for as long as 2 days after being cooked.

 Can I add other proteins?

 Absolutely! Chicken, shrimp, or tofu can be added as protein variation. Just cook those separately and then mix them in with the noodles.

 What should I do if my noodles are overcooked?

 The noodles should be stir-fried a little bit undercooked because when they get soft, you can stir-fry them on high heat to evaporate a lot of moisture.

With this recipe and some of the above-mentioned tips, you will surely have a delicious and fulfilling egg chow mein for dinner.

Deliciously Simple: Your Ultimate Guide to Preparing Egg Chow Mein

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Egg chow Mein is a delicious Indo-Chinese dish that brings together the best of stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and eggs. This simplicity and crunch satisfying recipe has made it popular for its unique blend of spices. Being a novice or an expert in the kitchen, this recipe guides you to making restaurant- quality egg chow mein at your place.

Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 30 min Total : 40 min

Ingredients

Pre-cooking preparations:

Prepare the following ingredients before cooking: Main Ingredients:

• 200g noodles

  
  

• 2 large eggs

  
  

• 1 medium onion, sliced

  
  

• 1 bell pepper, red or green, thinly sliced

  
  

• 1 medium carrot, julienne sliced

  
  

• ½ cup cabbage, shredded

  
  

• 2 cucumber finely chopped

  
  

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

  
  

• 1 tbsp chili sauce

  
  

• 1 tsp vinegar

• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

  
  

• Salt to taste

  
  

• 2-3 tbsp oil (preferably vegetable oil)

  
  

• Black pepper, 4 dry red chilies and cinnamon sticks Optional Ingredients:

• ½ tsp of MSG, Ajinomoto, for an authentic flavor (optional)

Directions

• First take a dry pan and add salt, cinnamon sticks, black pepper and 4 dry red chillies and stir together and then dust it into a powder.

Step 1: Prepare the Noodles

1. Cook the noodles according to the instructions. Put the noodles in hot boiling water with some salt also adding some oil.

   
   

2. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process and to avoid them sticking together.

   
   

3. Toss the noodles with a teaspoon of oil to prevent sticking and to set them aside.

Step 2: Scramble the Eggs

1. Place 1 tablespoon of oil into a large pan and place over medium heat.

   
   

2. Break the eggs into a bowl. Scramble them lightly, then pour the mixture into the pan while the pan is still at a hot temperature.

   
   

3. Stir the eggs lightly and break them into tiny pieces. After they get cooked, remove them from the pan and let it sit for a while.

Step 3: Stir-Frying the Vegetables

1. Using the same pan, put one tablespoon of oil in the pan.

   
   

2. Place the sliced onions, bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage in a wok. Stir-fry on high for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender but still crunchy.

Step 4: Mix Noodles and Sauces

1. Add the boiled noodles in the stir-fried vegetables.

2. Pour soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup and vinegar along with the scrambled eggs; all the time toss or mix everything together so the sauces coat the noodles.

   
   

3. Season with freshly ground black pepper and the fried masala prepared earlier to taste. Stir the scrambled eggs again with the fried vegetables, noodles and spices in the pan easily.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

1. Garnish top of the egg chow mein with chopped onions and cucumbers.

   
   

2. Serve at once, accompanied by chili sauce or ketchup if desired.

Nutrition

Per 1 plate of egg chow mein recipe

calories: 400kcal

Total fat: 15g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 200mg

Potassium: 250mg

total carbohydrates: 50g

dietary fiber: 3g

sugars: 3g

protein: 15g

sodium: 700mg

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg

Vitamin C: 15mg

Vitamin D: 20IU

Vitamin E: 1mg

Calcium: 50mg

Vitamin A: 250IU

Iron: 3mg

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