
Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Veggie Chow Mein
Veggie Chow Mein is made with vegan chow mein noodles, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 17 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American · Chinese · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
3. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Get to know the ingredients
vegan chow mein noodles
In the method: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the chow mein noodles according to the package directions.
soy sauce
In the method: Add all of the sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix together.
cornstarch
In the method: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the chow mein noodles according to the package directions.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 3/4 lb vegan chow mein noodlesIngredient note
Source: 3/4 cup waterIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup soy sauceIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon cornstarchIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon brown sugarIngredient note
Source: 3 cloves garlic, (minced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 inch piece fresh gingerIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon sesame oilIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon srirachaIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon light oil (such as canola or vegetable)Ingredient note
Source: 5 cups green cabbage, (thinly sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 yellow onion, (thinly sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 carrots, (peeled and sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 3 cups mushrooms, (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups snow peasIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup green onions, (sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Veggie Chow Mein
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the chow mein noodles according to the package directions.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Add more oil if needed and then sauté the carrots, peas, and mushrooms for 5 to 10 minutes, until softened and cooked through.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: itdoesnttastelikechicken.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.



