Vegetable Chow Fun Recipe - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

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Delicious & Easy Vegetable Chow Fun Recipe, vegan!

Hi guys!
Today, I’m sharing my go-to dinner recipe, Vegetable Chow Fun!
THIS IS MY GO-TO MENU when I have no idea what to make for dinner because it’s so quick to make, the ingredients are simple, and a great recipe for cleaning the refrigerator. Beansprouts and garlic chive are classic veggies for chow fun, but you can use whatever veggies you have in the fridge, like “Kitchen Sink Chow Fun”!
Luckily, I have garlic chive in my garden, and I always keep chow fun noodles & beansprouts in my refrigerator because I cook this recipe at least once a week.

Vegetable Chow Fun Recipe - Seonkyoung Longest (2)When I have a long or/and hard day, this vegetable chow fun with my chili oil and ice-cold beer… My stress disappears immediately! Are we ready to jump into the recipe? You will be surprised how easy and quick to make this delicious noodles dish at home! Let’s get started!

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Combine 2 oz sliced shiitake or your favorite mushrooms, 6 oz sliced fried tofu or extra firm tofu, 2 tsp mushroom soy sauce or soy sauce, 2 tsp Shaoxing wine (you can substitute to sake or water), 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional), 1/8 tsp white or black pepper. Mix well to coat the mushrooms and tofu evenly with the marinade. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients. (Don’t need to marinate too long.)

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Chop 3 to 4 cloves of garlic (approximately 1 tbsp chopped garlic) & 1 oz of ginger (approximately 1 tsp chopped ginger).
Prepare 4 oz beansprouts and cut 4 0z garlic chive (or green onions) into 2″ long pieces.

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I just harvest garlic chive from my garden right before filming. I’m so proud of myself to grow so many fruits, veggies, and herbs from my property and use for cooking. 🙂 There are so many things to learn about gardening and I’m super excited about it! There’s something special about growing your own food from the seeds, watching them get bigger, harvest them, and consume. It’s magical!

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Tap this picture to see details of my wok!

Heat a wok or a skillet over high heat until the wok is smoking. Don’t be scared of the smoke. Without preheating your wok this hot, it will be very hard to achieve the smokey deliciousness stir-fry dish. Add 3 to 4 tbsp cooking oil (I like to use avocado oil for my stir-fry and everyday sautéing & frying oil) into the smokey hot wok.

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Add the chopped garlic, and ginger. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Add the marinated mushroom and tofu before garlic and ginger turn dark brown. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it’s nicely charred and brown. Occasionally stirring.

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You will need 12 oz of fresh chow fun noodles for this recipe.These are the chow fun noodles I’m using here on the island. It’s very easy to find in any grocery store in Hawai’i. If you have a Chinese or Vietnamese grocery near you, check them out! They usually have fresh wide rice noodles. If you can’t find fresh chow fun noodles, you can use dried wide rice noodles. Just go ahead and rehydrate them in hot water for 15 minutes or warm water for 30 minutes. If you are using rehydrated rice noodles, add some water when you stir-frying to steam and fully cook the noodles.

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Make a room in the middle of the wok. Add a bit more oil if needed. (I added 1 tbsp oil) Add the noodles, 1 1/2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp mushroom soy sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp agave nectar, and 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (you can substitute to sake or water). Toss everything together until noodles are softened and charred edges, about 2 minutes.

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Stir in the garlic chive and beansprouts, cook 30 seconds to 45 seconds and remove from the heat. Don’t overcook the chive and beansprouts for the crunch texture and beautiful presentation. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.

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I love serving my chow fun with some of my chili oil and ice-cold beer!

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Vegetable Chow Fun

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  • Author: Seonkyoung Longest
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
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Ingredients

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For the Mushroom & Tofu

  • 2 oz shiitake or your favorite mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 oz fried tofu or extra firm tofu, 1/4” thin sliced
  • 2 tsp mushroom soy sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing wine, sake, or water
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp white or black pepper

For the Stir Fry

  • 4 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic (approximately 3 to 4 cloves)
  • 1 tsp chopped ginger
  • 12 oz wide fresh rice noodles or rehydrated dried rice noodles*
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp mushroom soy sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp agave nectar, maple syrup, or raw sugar
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, sake, or water
  • 4 oz garlic chive or green onion, cut into 2” long pieces
  • 4 oz beansprouts

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients for the mushroom and tofu and set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Heat a wok or a skillet over high heat until the wok is smoking. Add the oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Add the marinated mushroom and tofu before garlic and ginger turn dark brown. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it’s nicely charred and brown. Occasionally stirring.
  3. Make a room in the middle of the wok. Add a bit more oil if needed. Add the noodles, vegetarian oyster sauce, dark soy, mushroom soy, agave nectar, and Shaoxing wine. Toss everything together until noodles are softened and charred edges, about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chive and beansprouts, cook 30 seconds to 45 seconds and remove from the heat. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes

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FAQs

What is the difference between wet and dry chow fun? ›

There are two primary ways to cook chow fun; a wet and dry method. The dry method cooks the noodles on their own, with the pan's heat giving the noodles a unique flavour. In contrast, the wet method has the noodles soaked in oil or sauce before cooking, where they're fried while moist.

What is the difference between lo mein and chow mei fun? ›

Despite their similarities as Chinese noodle dishes, Mei Fun and Lo Mein have distinct differences: Noodles: Mei Fun uses thin rice noodles, while Lo Mein features thicker wheat noodles. Texture: Mei Fun has a soft and silky texture, whereas Lo Mein offers a denser and chewier experience.

What is chow mein sauce made of? ›

Combine soy sauce, light sesame oil, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth to make the signature sweet and savory sauce that makes chow mein taste authentic.

What is lo mein sauce made of? ›

Most commonly, lo mein involves chicken, beef, pork, turkey, shrimp or tofu. Sauce components: Lo mein sauce is mainly composed of sesame oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce and a dash of sugar. If you like your noodles to have a little heat, you can sprinkle in some red pepper flakes.

What is healthier chow mein or chow fun? ›

Q1: Is chow mein healthier than chow fun? A: No, chow mein is considered less healthy than chow fun because it is typically higher in calories and sodium. Both dishes can be made healthier by reducing oil and high-sodium sauce ingredients and by using lots of fresh vegetables and lean protein for added nutrition.

How do you soften chow fun? ›

A soak of about 30 minutes softens them up, but I have found after further testing that they really benefit from a quick 10 to 15-second dip in boiling water after soaking. Boil just until opaque, then drain and rinse under cold running water, running your fingers through to make sure they don't stick together.

What is the difference between Chow Fun and Ho Fun? ›

Chao fen is the Mandarin word for a ho fan stir-fry, and chow fun is the Cantonese version. Additionally, the noodles are also common in soups. Despite the ubiquity of ho fan in southern China and abroad, the noodle is not commonly found on menus in the rest of China.

What's the difference between pad thai and chow fun? ›

- Chow mein is typically made of wheat-based noodles, Pad Thai is typically made of rice noodles. - High cooking temperatures are critically important in a good Chow Mein to achieve “wok hei” (that smoky note) while in Pad Thai, this is not so much a factor.

Is Chow Fun the same as drunken noodles? ›

Pad Kee Mao, also known as Drunken Noodles, is the supercharged aromatic and herbaceous Thai version of Chow fun using the same wide flat rice noodles.

What is the brown sauce in Chinese food called? ›

There are many Chinese sauces that are brown just a few most common, soy sause, oyster sauce, sweet bean, Hoisin

What is a good substitute for chow mein noodles? ›

Yes, it is possible to substitute spaghetti for chow mein noodles by boiling it with a small amount of baking soda. The baking soda alters the pH level of the spaghetti, giving it a similar texture and flavor to chow mein noodles. They can then be used in any dish that calls for chow mein noodles.

Can I use spaghetti for chow mein? ›

Spaghettis won't turn soggy or sticky too easily, and they can hold the sauce on its surface very well. Therefore spaghetti is a perfect substitution of chow mein to make Chinese style stir fry noodles.

What sauce do Chinese restaurants use? ›

Soy sauce has been used in Chinese cooking for over 1,000 years. This classic dipping sauce is a staple in Chinese restaurants, as it is served with dim sum dishes and is used together with vinegar, ginger, and chili oil.

What is the best Chinese sauce? ›

From soy sauce to rice wine, here are nine essential sauces and seasonings that you won't want to be without.
  • 01 of 09. Soy Sauce. The Spruce. ...
  • 02 of 09. Hoisin Sauce. ...
  • 03 of 09. Rice Wine. ...
  • 04 of 09. Rice Vinegar. ...
  • 05 of 09. Oyster Sauce. ...
  • 06 of 09. Asian Sesame Oil. ...
  • 07 of 09. Chili Paste/Sauce. ...
  • 08 of 09. Chili Bean Sauce.
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What makes lo mein taste so good? ›

The sauce is what makes this dish so addictive. It's a simple umami filled mix of light and dark soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sugar, and a hint of ginger. It's super easy to make a batch of lo mein sauce and keep it in the fridge so you can easily make lo mein whenever the craving hits.

What is the difference between wet and dry noodles? ›

A wet noodle is a term referring to a strip or string of pasta that has become soft and flaccid after being soaked in water, in contrast to noodles, which are straight and stiff when dry.

What is dry fried ho fun? ›

Beef chow fun, also known as beef ho fun, gōn cháau ngàuh hó, or gānchǎo níuhé in Chinese (乾炒牛河) meaning "dry fried beef Shahe noodles", is a staple Cantonese dish, made from stir-frying beef, hor fun (wide rice noodles) and bean sprouts.

What is the difference between chow mein fun and ho fun? ›

The biggest difference between these two dishes is that chow mein is made with thin egg noodles and ho fun is made with wide flat rice noodles. These noodle dishes also have different sauces.

What is a dry chicken chow mein? ›

Chow mein, on the other hand, (chǎomiàn in Mandarin – 炒面) translates to “fried noodles” or “pan-fried noodles. They are thin, dry, and cooked until at least a little crispy—either pan-fried in oil, or shallow fried until very crispy.

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