Veg Chowmein Recipe Tips

Street Style Veg Chowmein recipe

Street style veg chowmein is a popular and flavorful Indo Chinese dish loved for its smoky aroma, spicy flavors, and crunchy textures. Here's how you can recreate this irresistible street food at home.

For the Noodles:

. 200 g boiled chowmein noodles

. 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Vegetables:

. 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage

. 1 medium carrot, julienned

. 1 medium capsicum

. 1 small onion, thinly sliced

. 2-3 spring onions

. 5-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

. 1 inch piece of ginger, minced

. 2-3 green chilies, sliced

Sauces and Seasoning:

. 2 tbsp soy sauce

. 1 tbsp chili sauce

. 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

. 1 tbsp vinegar

. 1 tbsp black pepper powder

. salt to taste

. A pinch of sugar (optional)

Optional Garnish:

. Spring onion greens

. Sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients

. Ensure all vegetables are thinly sliced for even cooking

. keep the sauces and seasonings ready for quick assembly

2. Heat the Wok

. Heat a wok or a large pan on high flame

. Add 2 tbsp of oil and let it get smoking hot for the signature street style smoky flavor

3. Cook the Aromatics

. Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies

. Stir fry for a few seconds until aromatic

4. Add the Vegetables

. Toss in the sliced onion and spring onion whites stir fry for a minute

. Add carrots, cabbage, and csapsicum stir fry on high heat for 2-3 minuts the vegetables should remain crisp

5. Mix the Sauces

. Lower the heat slightly and add soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, and vinegar mix well with vegetables

6. Combine Noodles

. Add the boiled noodles to the wok, sprinkle black pepper powder, salt and a pinch of sugar

. Toss everything together on high heat to ensure the noodles are coated evenly with the sauces and vegetables

7. Finishing Touches

. Add spring onion greens and give it a final toss 

8. Serve Hot

. Transfer the noodles to a plate and garnish with more spring onion greens or sesame seed if desired, serve hot with chili sauce or vinegar on the side

Tips for Perfect Street Style Chowmein

. Use a wok or a large pan to prevent over crowding and ensure even stir frying

. Keep the flame high throughout cooking for the authentic smoky flavor

. Avoid overcooking the vegetables, they should remain crunchy

. Adjust the level of spice and sauces according to your taste preferences

Enjoy your homemade street style veg chowmein, packed with flavors and ready in minutes!