Crispy chow mein

Name: Crispy chow mein
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 nests fine egg noodles; 3 tbsp cornflour; 4½ tbsp toasted sesame oil; 210 g pack sweet & tender veg stir fry; 120 g pouch chow mein stir fry sauce; 30 g salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; 1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve

These Hong Kong‑style fried noodles bring extra crunch to Sophie Pryn’s speedy chow mein. With just eight ingredients and under 30 minutes from pan to plate, this vegetarian stir‑fry is set to become a go‑to. For more quick, clever and budget‑friendly ideas, explore our quick & easy dinner recipes and budget recipes. Follow Sophie Pryn on Instagram.

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VegetarianLow in saturated fat1 of your 5 a day

Serves2
CourseMain meal
Prepare10 mins
Cook15 mins
Total time25 mins

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2 nests fine egg noodles
3 tbsp cornflour
4½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
210g pack sweet & tender veg stir fry
120g pouch chow mein stir fry sauce
30g salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve

Cook the noodles according to pack instructions, then run under cold water and drain. Tip the noodles onto kitchen paper and dry well, then transfer to a bowl and toss with the cornflour and a pinch of salt until combined.
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a nonstick frying pan (roughly 22cm in diameter). Once the oil is shimmering, spread the noodles out in an even layer and fry over a medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, pressing down with a fish slice. Once crispy and lightly golden, use the fish slice to flip the noodles. Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan and fry for 3 minutes more, then transfer to a plate.
Meanwhile, cut any thick broccoli from the stir fry pack in half lengthways. Heat ½ tbsp oil in the frying pan and add the veg; stir fry for 2 minutes over a high heat. Add 2 tbsp water and continue to stir fry until evaporated. Pour in the chow mein sauce, stir until coated and warmed through, then spoon onto the crunchy noodles. Scatter with the peanuts and serve with the lime wedges.

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