Description
Savory Malaysian Stir-Fry Noodles combine rich umami flavors with tender noodles and crisp vegetables. Homemade sauce and quick cooking techniques bring authentic street-style taste directly to home kitchens you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) fresh Lo Mein, Hokkien, or medium thickness egg noodles, prepared as instructed
- 300 g (10 oz) thinly sliced chicken or preferred protein
- 1.5 tbsps vegetable or peanut oil
- ½ finely sliced onion
- 2 peeled and baton-cut medium carrots
- 1 sliced large red bell pepper (or 2 small ones)
- 6 green onions, chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 2 finely minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup (65 ml) water
- 4 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
- 2 tbsps dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsps soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white grape juice (as a substitute for Chinese cooking Mirin)
- 1 tsp white sugar (omit if using grape juice)
- ½ tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
- ¼ tsp white or black pepper
- Finely sliced green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk cornflour and dark soy sauce until smooth, then blend remaining sauce ingredients into a uniform, glossy mixture.
- Protein Marination: Delicately coat protein with a portion of sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Aromatic Foundation: Ignite wok with shimmering oil, swiftly sauté onions and garlic to release their intense fragrance and create a flavor base.
- Protein Searing: Introduce marinated protein to the scorching surface, maneuvering quickly to achieve golden edges and partial cooking.
- Vegetable Integration: Toss julienned carrots and bell peppers into the wok, continuing the dynamic cooking process until protein reaches perfect doneness.
- Final Fusion: Pour prepared sauce and noodles into the wok, tossing energetically to ensure comprehensive coating and harmonious heat distribution.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle green onions throughout the dish, allowing their fresh essence to elevate the flavor profile, then transfer immediately to serving plates.
Notes
- Cornflour Whisking Technique: Whisk cornflour and dark soy sauce meticulously to prevent lumps, creating a smooth, silky base that ensures even sauce distribution.
- Protein Marination Trick: Coat protein with a small sauce portion separately to guarantee complete flavor absorption and enhance overall taste profile.
- High-Heat Cooking Wisdom: Use super-hot wok or skillet to achieve perfect golden edges on protein and create that authentic stir-fry sear and caramelization.
- Vegetable Timing Strategy: Add vegetables in stages based on cooking speed, ensuring crisp texture and preventing overcooking while maintaining vibrant colors and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg