Name: Easy Chow Mein | Supreme Soy Sauce Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 100g or 2 servings of Chow Mein Noodles; 2 Tbsps Vegetable Oil; 1 Small Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Cup of Shiitake Mushrooms; 1/2 a Carrot, Julienned; 1/2 a Red Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced; 2 stalks Spring Onions; Sesame Seeds, for garnish; 1 tsp Sesame Oil; 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Oyster Sauce; 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce; 1 Tsp Sugar; 1/4 Tsp Pepper; 1/4 Cup Water

Love Noodles? This Easy Chow Mein Recipe is Better-Than-Takeout and Will Leave You Craving More, Ready in Just 20 Minutes!

Fun fact: “Wanna get some Chow Mein?” isn’t exactly something that a typical Singaporean would say. The seasoning sauce combo, however, is a typical stir fry sauce that we use! For my household, this is one of those pantry-clearers – which is why this recipe is FILLED with vegetables.

Supreme soy sauce noodles, also known as chow mein noodle stir fry, is a popular dish in stir fried dish in Chinese cuisine. The name “supreme soy sauce noodles” is thought to come from the fact that the dish is made with a rich and flavourful soy sauce sauce. This is a simple stir fry consisting of chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles, vegetables, and a savoury soy sauce sauce.

Why you will LOVE this recipe!

Delicious: The combination of the savoury soy sauce sauce and the thin noodles is simply delicious.
Easy to make: Supreme soy sauce noodles is a very easy dish to make, even for beginner cooks.
Versatile: The dish can be easily customised to your liking, so you can add your favourite vegetables or proteins. Mine are always filled with ‘last day’ vegetables!
Affordable: Supreme soy sauce noodles is a very affordable dish to make. You don’t need much ingredients, and the sauce itself consists of pantry staples.

Key Ingredients for Chow Mein

The key ingredients in supreme soy sauce noodles are:

Noodles: When ‘chow mein’ is mentioned, the noodles that are referred to are the thin yellow Chinese egg noodles. Any type of noodles can be used for this though! I’ve been known to knock out some pasta for this. Angel hair pasta can get you the same experience as the thin Chow Mein.

Vegetables: Common vegetables used in supreme soy sauce noodles include cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, and onions… but really, any can work! In this recipe, I have some mushrooms, carrots and bell peppers.

Soy Sauce: This is the base of the sauce, and you want to use a good quality one.

Dark Soy Sauce and Oyster Sauce: Even though soy sauce is the hero of this stir fry, I ALWAYS add dark soy sauce and oyster sauce! Dark Soy Sauce is going to give it a deliciously caramelised colour, while oyster sauce adds a dash of umami.

Proteins: I didn’t include any proteins, but other ingredients that can be added to supreme soy sauce noodles to bump up the nutritional value include chicken, shrimp, or tofu.

How to Make Chow Mein

Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to make supreme soy sauce noodles:

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set to one side. While noodles are cooking, combine the sauce ingredients.

Step 2: Stir Fry the Aromatics

Heat some oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. I highly recommend a large-enough, because we’ll be doing a lot of stir frying. Too small and stuff will fly everywhere – I’ve been there.

Saute onions and garlic until fragrant.

Step 3: Stir Fry the Vegetables

Add the vegetables to the wok and cook until softened, or to preference. If using proteins, add the meat and stir fry to cook first.

Step 4: Add Noodles and Sauce

Add the cooked noodles next, and pour over the sauce. Stir fry to combine.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve Immediately!

Add spring onion stalks and sesame oil next. Add these close to the end to retain the best flavours of these two ingredients.

Stir fry for another quick minute to combine, and turn off the heat. Garnish with more sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Tips & Tricks for making supremely Supreme Soy Sauce Noodles

Use high-quality Soy Sauce. Since the bulk of the flavour will be coming from the soy sauce, you want a decent-quality sauce.
Don’t overcook the vegetables! This is also why I prefer to add the vegetables after the proteins, if using. The vegetables should be tender but with a bit of bite in the middle, but not mushy.
Use a huge wok or pan. A lot of stir frying and tossing is involved! Use a large pan to contain the mess.
If the sauce is not combining with the noodles properly, add a splash of water to help the process. Do not add too much, lest you want soggy noodles!

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