I had to make a meal in a hurry this morning. I instantly thought of vegetable chowmein. It’s quick meal that’s a favorite of mine. Guyana has a large Chinese population and their dishes are a part of our cuisine. Fried rice, chowmein and char siu pork are take out dishes I enjoyed as a child growing up in Guyana.
The number one request of Guyanese who have emigrated to friends who are traveling to Guyana is to bring back some Chinese food. We all have that craving imbedded in us. I usually have a pack or two of chowmein in my pantry to combat the cravings.
Vegetable Chowmein
12 oz Chowmein noodles
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
3 scallion, finely chopped
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1 1/2 tbsp fresh ground ginger
1/2 tsp chinese five spice powder
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp canola oil
Cook noodles according to directions on the package. Place in a large bowl. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce and five spice to noodles. Mix until evenly distributed.
In a wok over medium fire, heat sesame and canola oil. Add ginger, cook for 1 minute. Now add carrots and cabbage; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add noodles to pot and mix well, cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped scallion.
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Rochelle (@AcquiredLife)
This looks delicious and quick! I have been craving Asian style noodles for some time and looking at this is making that craving even worse. I know what I’ll be making for dinner.
Jackie @ Domestic Fits
I’ve never made chowmein. I so should. Thanks for the reminder, this looks awesome!
Susan
Thanks for the post and the visual… am almost to tears not being able to have a bowl of your delicious chowmein. Am sure it tasted as good as it looks. I want to ask what brand noodles did you use? I live in Houston, Texas and can hardly find Guyana type ingredients.
JehanP Post author
Hi Susan, I use Brown Betty chowmein noodles.