Chow Mein

This quick and easy chow mein recipe is sure to be a hit with kids.

INGREDIENTS

  • 100 grams noodle packet of choice 
  • 1 cup thinly sliced vegetables of choice (onion, carrot, cabbage, bok choy, spring onion) 
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger 
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 

FOR THE SAUCE 

  • 2 tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar 
  • ½ teaspoon corn starch 
  • 1 teaspoon sugar 
  • 1 teaspoon chilli sauce (optional) 
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil 
  • Salt and pepper as per taste 
  • Oil for cooking 

METHOD 

  • Heat water in a pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of oil to it. Once the water boils, add the noodles. 
  • Cook the noodles till done, strain and rinse with cold water. 
  • In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the sauce and keep it aside. 
  • In a wok or pan, heat some oil and add the onion, ginger and garlic followed by all the vegetables one by one. 
  • Cook the vegetables on a high flame for up to 2 minutes. 
  • Once the vegetables are cooked, add the strained noodles and mix well. 
  • Add the prepared sauce and mix again. 
  • Add salt and pepper as per your taste. 
  • Turn the heat off and serve hot. 

Warning: Ask a parent or adult to help with these recipes. 

Mayura Sidharth is a nutritionist, health coach and founder of The Tiny Tiffins. The Tiny Tiffins is a venture that aims to inculcate healthy eating habits in kids. You can reach her on Instagram and Facebook @thetinytiffins
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