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House Special Chow Mein Recipe
Want to make special chow mein at home? Yes… well my recipe will tell you everything you need to know. These noodles are quick, easy and the taste is so satisfying! Let’s get cooking…
Everyone loves house special chow mein noodles (I’m yet to find anyone who doesn’t!) and let me tell you, these noodles taste absolutely delicious! I mean just look at the pictures!!
Fresh egg noodles are tossed in a homemade special chow mein sauce that’s savoury and full of umami flavour. These noodles might be simple to make, but trust me, the taste is out of this world.
If you’re looking for a quick side dish or main meal to pair with other delicious Chinese takeaway recipes, then look no further, THIS IS IT! I’ve added vegetables, prawns and chicken all tossed into egg noodles and coated in a delicious chow mein sauce.
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
- These noodles are full of flavour
- Leftovers are good to eat the next day
- This recipe takes just 20 minutes to make
- It’s a super easy recipe and you need just one wok or pan
Special Chow Mein
Special chow mein (also called house special chow mein) is a popular noodle dish found in many Chinese takeaway shops.
It typically consists of stir-fried egg noodles mixed with vegetables and a variety of proteins such as chicken, prawns and pork. This way, there’s no need to choose between chicken noodles or prawn noodles as you get everything in one!
Like this recipe, I also have other fakeaway noodle recipes that are popular on this site. My homemade chicken chow mein, plain chow mein and this king prawn chow mein are a few of my favourites and are not to be missed!! Also, I can’t forget my char siu chow mein.
Recipe Ingredients
Below are the ingredients I used to make this recipe:
- Egg Noodles: I like using fresh egg noodles as it’s firm and springy in texture. You can use dried egg noodles, but you’ll have to pre-cook it before starting this recipe.
- Meat & Seafood: For this recipe I used King prawns and chicken but feel free to add beef or pork too. You can add in any of your favourite meats and seafoods.
- Garlic Cloves: Diced into small pieces, you can also use pre-minced garlic.
- Vegetables: To make life easier I used a pack of stir-fried veggies containing beansprouts, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms and cabbage. You can also gather these vegetables separately.
- Spring Onions: Freshly diced spring onions to add extra flavour.
- Special Chow Mein Sauce: I make a mixture containing dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and chilli sauce. Trust me, the taste is amazing!
How To Make Special Chow Mein
Here’s a summary of how I make this special chow mein. You can get the full recipe instructions on the recipe card below:
Step One:
I make the chow mein sauce by mixing together oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, chilli sauce and salt in a small bowl.
Step Two:
A wok is heated on a medium to high heat and I add a tablespoon of oil. The chicken is fried for 2 to 3 minutes or until it’s cooked on the outside.
Step Three:
I add prawns to the wok and continue to stir-fry for a further 1 to 2 minutes or until opaque.
Step Four: