Chowmein is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese dishes enjoyed by both kids and adults. It’s a simple stir-fried noodle dish, tossed with colorful vegetables, sauces, and sometimes chicken, egg, or shrimp. The beauty of chowmein is that it’s quick to make, flavorful, and can be customized according to your taste.
In this article, let’s explore step-by-step how to make crispy and saucy chowmein at home with tips and tricks to get the restaurant-style taste.
How to Make Chowmein at Home – A Flavorful Street-Style Recipe
Course: Appetizer and snacks recipes, Blog4
servings30
minutes2
hours40
minutesEnjoy restaurant-style chowmein at home! Stir-fried noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a flavorful soy-based sauce – quick, easy, and delicious. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a fun family meal.
Ingredients
- Here the ingredients what you need are given below:
Chopped garlic 1tsp, Chopped ginger 1 tsp,
prepare sauce:
soya sauce – 1tbsp, western sauce – 1tbsp, white vinegar – 1tbsp,honey – 1tbsp,chili flakes – 1tbsp
for boiling noodles
water 500ml, salt 1 tsp, cooking oil – 2tbsp
Chicken marination:
boneless chicken 250 gm, garlic & ginger – 1+1 tsp, corn flour – 1tbsp, salt- 1tsp
vegetables:
Carrot – half, red chili – 1 pcs, cabbage – 1 cup
Directions
- There are lots of steps for preparing chowmein. The first step is preparing chicken. Here, I took chicken breast 250 gm chopped as a stick shape. After cutting all the parts, put them into a bowl. Add 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp corn flour. Marinate it for at least 15 minutes. Put it aside.
Now it’s time to cut vegetables. Here, I took Carrot, big red chili sizes, and cabbage. You can add the white onion and capsicums. I cut all the vegetables according to the shape of the noodles, which means stick shape.
Now put a pan with 500 ml water on the stove for boiling Noodles. In water, add 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp cooking oil. If you want to add sesame oil, you can. Here, I took a 300 gm complete packet of noodles. When the water is warm, then add noodles. When the noodles are cooked properly, take them out of the water and rinse them with cold water.
Now, take a pan. Turn the flame to medium. Add cooking oil to fry the marinated chicken. Wait for warm. Now, add the marinated chicken to the pan. Cooked for 5 minutes. Stir it. The chicken will get a juicy texture if you fry it before cooking.
To prepare the sauce, I need 1 tbsp soya sauce, 1 tbsp Wester sauce, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp chili flakes; take them together and mix them.
Now, Take a pan and add 2 tbsp cooking oil. add 1tsp chopped garlic & ginger. Add vegetables one by one. Fry it up to 2 minutes, then add chicken fry, then add the sauces. Stir it properly. After that, add the noodles. Stir it up to 5 minutes. Then our chowmein is ready to serve.
Notes
- Tips & Tricks for Perfect Chowmein
High Heat Cooking: Always cook chowmein on high flame for a smoky street-style flavor.
Crunchy Veggies: Don’t overcook vegetables; they should remain slightly crunchy.
Right Noodles: Use hakka or chowmein noodles for authentic taste. Instant noodles won’t give the same texture.
Avoid Mushy Noodles: Rinse in cold water after boiling to prevent sogginess.
Customizations: Add proteins like chicken, prawns, or scrambled eggs to make it more filling.
Variations You Can Try
Spicy Schezwan Chowmein – Add 1 tablespoon Schezwan sauce for a fiery kick.
Veg Chowmein – Classic version with lots of crunchy vegetables.
Chicken Chowmein – Add shredded cooked chicken for extra flavor.
Egg Chowmein – Scramble 2 eggs and mix with the noodles.
✅ Now you have a complete guide to making chowmein at home – quick, delicious, and customizable to your taste!
