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Better Than Takeout Chow Mein Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp. oyster sauce
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. brown sugar
⅛ tsp. ground ginger
pinch salt and pepper
12-14 oz refrigerated chow mein noodles*
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 carrot - sliced into rounds
1/2 yellow onion - sliced into strips
2 stalks celery - sliced
4 cloves garlic - minced
2 cup cabbage - shredded
1 baby bok choy - shredded (optional)
⅓ cup water chestnuts - sliced (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, salt and pepper, set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add in the noodles and cook according to the package's instructions, about 2-3 minutes, then drain. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When hot, add in carrots, onion and celery, cooking until tender (3-4 minutes). Add in garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in the cabbage, bok choy, water chestnuts and cooked noodles. Pour in the sauce and cook 2-3 minutes or until the cabbage and boy choy become slightly wilted. Serve immediately.

 

 

 

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