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Homemade Mentsuyu recipe with sake, mirin, soy sauce, and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). Mentsuyu is a Japanese soup base used in noodle dishes.

READ: Homemade Mentsuyu (Noodle Soup Base) めんつゆ

This easy vegetable chow mein makes such a great weeknight dinner. You will love the crispy stir-fried noodles that are loaded with fresh veggies and tossed in a savory sauce. And all you need is 30 minutes!

Why This Recipe Works

I absolutely love stir-fried noodles! However, traditional chow mein isn’t vegan because the sauce contains oyster sauce. But fortunately, it’s very easy to make a vegan version.

We’ve been making this recipe for years and now it’s about time that it finally appears on the blog. It’s such a quick, healthy, and easy recipe that only takes 30 minutes to make. So it’s perfect for busy weeknights. 

To veganize the sauce, I used a combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, and corn starch. Just place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until combined. 

You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand, but my favorites are carrots, broccoli, red bell pepper, and green onions. Cabbage and bean sprouts are also a great choice and both are traditionally used for chow mein. 

To add some extra protein, I decided to add crispy vegan chicken. To save some time, I used store-bought vegan chicken but you could also replace it with dried soy curls. Or you could use my crispy baked tofu, seitan, or tempeh. 

This recipe is always a real winner around our house and it’s even better than take-out!

What Goes Into This Recipe 

• A Large Carrot – cut into thin strips. 
• Broccoli – use fresh broccoli florets. I don’t recommend using frozen broccoli for this recipe.
• Bell Pepper – I used a red bell pepper. Cut into thin strips. 
• Green Onions & Garlic – they provide this dish with a lot of flavor. 
• Veggie Chicken – a great source of protein. I used soy-based store-bought veggie chicken. You want it to be really crispy. If you want, you could also replace it with tofu, tempeh, or seitan. Or leave it out altogether. 
• Soy Sauce – you can replace it with tamari if you want. Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred. 
• Corn Starch – to thicken the sauce. 
• Hoisin – it’s a great vegan replacement for oyster sauce that is typically used for chow mein. Most hoisin sauces are vegan but always check the ingredient list. 
• Mirin – a type of rice wine. You can find it in most supermarkets in the oil & vinegar or in the condiment & spice aisle. It is usually placed near soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. You can also replace it with rice wine vinegar. 
• Brown Sugar 
• Sesame Oil – don’t replace it with any other kind of oil as it gives the noodles a distinct taste. 
• Chow Mein Noodles – you can find special chow mein noodles in the grocery store, but they often contain eggs especially if they’re fresh. Dried chow mein noodles are often vegan. You can also use ramen noodles or other thin noodles. 

How To Make This Recipe 

1. Step: Make the sauce: Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until combined. 

2. Step: In a large pan, heat some olive oil and pan-fry the vegan chicken pieces until crispy. Set aside. 

3. Step: In the meantime, cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package. Set aside. 

4. Step: Cut the veggies. Cut the broccoli into small florets, the carrots and the bell pepper into thin strips, the green onions into rings, and finely chop the garlic. 

5. Step: In the same pan you used for the veggie chicken heat some sesame oil and cook the garlic and the green onions for 2 minutes on high heat. Stir a few times. 

6. Step: Then add the broccoli, the carrots, and the red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes on high heat. Then add the veggie chicken. 

7. Step: Add the cooked noodles and the sauce and stir well. Cook for 3 minutes on high heat until the noodles are a bit crispy. 

8. Step: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes (optional). Serve immediately. 

Recipe Notes

• I recommend using a large non-stick pan or wok to stir-fry the noodles. 
• Make sure to cook everything on high heat. This way the veggies will be tender,  but still have a nice crunch and the noodles will crisp up easily. 
• You should have everything ready (the veggies, the sauce, and the noodles) once you start with the recipe. As you cook everything on high heat for only a few minutes, you won’t have much time during the actual cooking process. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does the Vegetable Chow Mein Last? 

Stored in an airtight container, leftovers last up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge. 

Can I Freeze Leftovers? 

Yes, you can easily freeze leftover chow mein in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Let it thaw at room temperature and then reheat it in a large pan. You might want to add some more soy sauce. 

I Can’t Find Chow Mein Noodles. Can I Use Other Noodles? 

You can find special chow mein noodles at most grocery stores. Unfortunately, a lot of them (especially fresh ones) contain eggs. So keep an eye out for dried chow mein noodles that are sometimes vegan. 

If you can’t find them, you could also use ramen noodles or other thin noodles. The recipe works with most kind of noodles. Just make sure your noodles aren’t too thick, so they crisp up easily when being fried.

I don’t recommend using udon noodles (too thick) or glass noodles (too thin) for this recipe. 

Can I Use Other Vegetables?

Yes, you can use all kinds of vegetables for this vegan chow mein. Cabbage, bean sprouts, green beans, mushrooms, pak choi, and snow peas also work really well in this recipe.

 

Related Recipes 

• Peanut Noodles 
• Noodle Salad
• Yaki Udon
• Vegan Ramen 
• Vegan Pho 
• 50 Amazing Vegan Asian Recipes 

I Love To Hear From You!

I hope you like this vegetable chow mein as much as we do around here.

If you give them a try, I’d love to know what you think about them. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day!

You like my recipes and want to see more? Then follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest! 

Sina

 

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On CNN Monday, former federal prosecutor and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Elliot Williams tore into Derek Chauvin's defense attorney Eric Nelson for trying to argue the calls to protest a not guilty verdict by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) are grounds for a mistrial — something Judge Peter Cahill promptly rejected.

"What did you make of how that came up at the very end after the jury already began deliberations?" asked anchor Wolf Blitzer.

"Look, Wolf, come on," said Williams. "This story has been front page news for the greater part of a year. Movie stars, members of Congress, presidents of the United States have commented on this trial. The idea that one member of Congress's statement a few days before the jury starts deliberating is somehow going to prejudice the jury is nonsense. The law presumes that jurors can take in and internalize the instructions from the court, and the court has instructed the jurors I guess twice at the beginning and at the end, number one not to watch the news, and number two anything they see to set aside, and they were picked on account of their ability to do so."

"Some of this, I think, to be candid, is about Maxine Waters, but at the end of the day, one famous person making a comment that's incompatible with the trial just doesn't throw the verdict," said Williamsn. "Now, the defense attorney has to make that objection now in order to be able to make it again on appeal if Chauvin is convicted, so some of that is just basic lawyering, but this — this is not grounds for a mistrial."

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Japanese rice comes in a great variety and can be made into different by-products. Let’s discover more and learn about the types of rice you can cook at home!

READ: Types of Japanese Rice

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) promised on Monday that the young women in Congress known as “The Squad” would not back down in the face of racist attacks from President Donald Trump. Pressley spoke at a press conference with Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). “I also would like to just […]

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It’s here – the 2019 Best of My Days notepad!

I’ll be honest, I forget about these every year until late November when you all start emailing and leaving comments asking me about them. It makes me so happy that many of you are still doing these. I’m, obviously, not a graphic designer, so it will always baffle me that so many of you still love these! Thank you!

I began making these in 2011 – you can read the original post here. I was working on house projects back then too! The idea is super simple. Each day write down the best moment of the day (or something close). Some days it is easy to think of something. Some days are terrible and this practice can help find beauty in each day.

Instructions:

1. Download the file by clicking here
2. Print the 4 sheets onto white cardstock
3. Cut out each month (I just line the first one up close to the numbers and then trim the rest the same size)
4. Punch a hole in the top corner
5. Combine using a small ring
6. Wrap cutely if giving as a gift

These also work great for adults, teens, and kids. You could also use them as little add-ons to tie on a gift or tuck a gift card inside. Really, they are crazy simple and you can be infinitely creative in how you use them!

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Low ceilings are a design burden for a lot of manufactured homeowners. For many years, most mobile and manufactured homes were built with 7 foot side walls. Even if the home has cathedral ceilings, owners were often still stuck with low ceilings in bedrooms and bathrooms. Builders tried to combat low ceilings by using paneling with large vertical lines but […]

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Just like a site-built home, a mobile home needs routine maintenance and inspections to keep it in top shape. The following mobile home maintenance tips can help you keep your home healthy and beautiful. Mobile homes are pre-fabricated structures that were built in a factory before July, 1978. We love factory built homes because they are less expensive than a home […]

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