This easy vegan chow mein recipe uses tofu, lots of vegetables and a flavorful sauce to create a delicious weeknight meal that is also great to meal prep. Learn how to make chow mein without eggs.
Cook your noodles 1 minute less than package directions. When cooked, drain away the hot water then rinse the noodles with cold water or dip into an ice bath. Cold water stops the noodles from cooking further and prevents them from becoming mushy.
225 grams chow mein noodles
Step 4: Stir Fry
Warm some vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until browned, about 10 min.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 350 grams tofu
Remove tofu from pan.
Add remaining oil to pan, then add onion and cook for 2 minutes.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup onion
Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
3 cloves garlic
Add carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms and edamame. Cook for another 2 minutes.
1 cup bell pepper, 1 cup carrot, 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup edamame
Add snow peas, green onion, the cooked noodles, browned tofu and sauce.
225 grams chow mein noodles, 2 cups snow peas, ½ cup green onion
Cook, tossing everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot, topped with sesame seeds, extra green onion, hot sauce or whatever you like!
Notes
* can use snap peas or bean sprouts (or substitute for another type of vegetable).** aka Shaosing/ Shaoxing wine. Can substitute for mirin or dry cooking sherry.Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.