Flavor-packed Veg Chow Mein or Hakka noodles is a quick and easy meal. Better than take-out – so healthy, fresh, and unbelievably delicious!
Who doesn’t love noodles? People of all ages from young to old love to eat noodles. It’s super easy-to-make, quick and not to mention very addictive. Today, I am sharing a simple veg chow mein recipe that is loaded with a crunch of fresh veggies and bold flavors.
This all-time-favorite recipe for noodles is healthy, wholesome and prepared with minimal ingredients. As a bonus, it takes 30 minutes from start to finish. Ve
Growing up, this was our staple Sunday dinner paired with homemade veg Manchurian. Till now this dinner is on repeat at our house every Sunday.
Because of its smell, color, and harmony of flavors, Veg chow mein is our favorite family dinner!
A kid-friendly Veg Chow Mein Recipe!
This no-brainer Veg chow mein makes a perfect kid/family-friendly recipe. I think this is one meal where kids enjoy all their veggies and their plates are licked clean. Kids can slurp on these noodles all day long. It’s so good!
I bet you will love this recipe too because it’s-
- easy and customizable
- nutritious
- great for parties and next day lunches
- can be made ahead of time
- and is super addictive and enjoyed by all ages!
Talk about the healthy and nutritious meal – this veg chow mein recipe has it all!!
How to make Veg Chow Mein?
This is a pretty straightforward recipe that involves four steps – boil the noodles, saute veggies, make the sauce and assemble. That’s it; a lip-smacking dinner is ready in 30 minutes.
Start by boiling the noodles. For the noodles, I have used Yakisoba noodles.
What are Yakisoba noodles?
Yakisoba means “fried buckwheat” and is a typical Japanese dish. These noodles are made from wheat flour and are quite similar to ramen noodles. But I haven’t fried my noodles. Noodles are boiled as per package instructions and later added to the sauteed veggies. These noodles cook fast so keep a watchful eye. Once cooked, drain and set it aside.
Combine all the ingredients of the sauce in a bowl. Stir to combine. Set it aside.
Thinly slice the veggies of your choice. In hot oil, cook veggies for only a few minutes – they should still have quite a bit of crunch left in them. Do not overcook the vegetables as they will turn mushy and unappetizing.
Pour in the sauce, add noodles and mix until noodles are smeared in the sauce. You are all done!
A Make-ahead recipe!
Like any other noodles or pasta, you can make this recipe well ahead of time.
Boil noodles as per package instructions. Coat with oil and store in the refrigerator. Slice veggies, wrap them in between paper towels and store in the fridge. When ready to eat or serve – cook veggies, add noodles, sauce, and mix.
Dinner will be on the table in less than 10 minutes. In addition to dinner, veg chow mein makes fantastic leftovers for lunch.
Looking for fusion food, try these varieties –
- Spicy veg noodles,
- Veggie Szechuan noodles,
- Paneer Shashlik,
- Veg Manchurian rice,
- Veg Manchurian,
- Gobi Manchurian,
- Sweet and sour honey lemon paneer
So let’s get cooking! Make your favorite noodles right at home with this easy Veg Chow Mein Recipe. Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them.
Veg Chow Mein
INGREDIENTS
NOODLES PREPARATION
- 8 oz Yakisoba Noodles (2 packets)
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 1 small White or yellow onion sliced
- 1 cup Shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup Celery, sliced or chopped
- 3/4 cup Shredded Red cabbage
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 2.5 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
- 3 teaspoon Brown Sugar or Regular sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Coarsely crushed black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Assemble all the ingredients. (Hoisin sauce, Red chili flakes not shown in pic).
- Boil noodles as per package instructions. Drain water and set them aside.
- For the sauce combine all the ingredients in a bowl, except black pepper. Mix to combine.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger - garlic paste and saute for a minute. Mix in celery and onions.
- Cook veggies for only a few minutes, so they still have quite a bit of crunch left in them. Do not overcook them; they will turn mushy and unappetizing.
- Add shredded red cabbage. Mix it well. Do not cook cabbage.
- Add noodles.
- Pour in the sauce.
- Add cabbage.
- Add crushed black pepper.
- Mix until well blended.
- Noodles are ready. If you like to sprinkle some more black pepper.
- Pair it with veg Manchurian and.....
- Enjoy your yummy meal!!
vaibhav says
Wow really very tasty
Ruchi says
Thank you!
Traci says
I looooove making Panda’s noodles…and like you, I love the extra veggies! I’d have to force myself to leave them out LOL. Gorgeous photos, btw…you got me all wanting these right now! Sharing everywhere 🙂
Ruchi says
Yes, love all sort of veggies in my noodles.
Thanks for sharing, Traci. 😍😍
Teri Stephens says
This is great! My youngest daughter is a noodle fiend, and she can eat them all the time. Love how you have created delicious flavor with pantry ingredients. And cabbage. Love cabbage. Adding this idea to my menu!
Ruchi says
Thanks, Teri 😍.
My kid’s love it too.
Pam Greer says
Those bright colors! So much better than take out!
Ruchi says
Agree, so much better than take-out.
Thank you, Pam!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
How did you know? This is my favorite food of all time! I love how colorful yours is, and love the photos!
Ruchi says
Thanks, Sue!
This is my favorite food too. 😍
Kate | Veggie Desserts says
What a gorgeous pile of noodles! I’d definitely use the yakisoba ones. And I love that you lots of cabbage in it – so underused!
Ruchi says
Thanks, Kate!
Agree. Cabbage is such an underused cabbage. My kids will only eat it with noodles.:)
Kristine says
Oooh yummy! This looks mouthwatering! Saving to make this week, thanks!
Ruchi says
Pleasure is all mine, Kristine. 😍
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
That looks delicious! Love the red cabbage in there for a pop of colour and texture 🙂
Ruchi says
Thanks, Dawn. 😍
Jennifer says
I love how you made this look so easy! We love noodle dishes and will have to give this a try!
Ruchi says
Thank you, Jennifer!
Pam Greer says
I love easy and customizable this is!! Why go out to eat when you can make it at home!
Ruchi says
Agree, homemade is the best.
Thanks, Pam!
K.C. says
This sounds delicious. It is funny…when I look at the pic of the dish, I think Christmas tree. Noodle tree and veggie ornaments. Crazy, huh?!
Ruchi says
Never looked at it that way.
Had to go back and look, it does resemble a Christmas tree. Haha!
Sonal says
This is my all time favorite! I can eat it anytime of the day!
Ruchi says
Thanks, sweetie. 😍😍
Shruti Chhabra says
for me mixing salt is an issue when making noodles. do share some nice soup recepie.
Ruchi says
Shruti, mix the salt along with the veggies and then toss in the noddles. This will help.
For soup recipes visit this link – http://www.ruchiskitchen.com/?s=soup
nagma ansari says
relly very tasty….
RK says
Thanks Nagma!!
Antonet Roajer says
Beautiful pics with detailed explanation. Thanks for sharing!!
RK says
Welcome to the blog Antonet!! Glad you liked it. 🙂
Kajal says
Thanks ma’am for sharing the recipe. Looking forward to learn more from you. ☺
RK says
You are welcome Kajal! Glad to be of help. 🙂