Nepali Chowmein (Street Style Noodles)
Smoky stir fried noodles with egg, cabbage and peppers, tossed with soy, a little ketchup and chilli like the Kathmandu street stalls.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.05 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 354kcal
- 20.9gcarbs
- 10.4gof which sugars
- 22.4gfat
- 6.6gsaturates
- 18.1gprotein
- 6.4gfibre
- 1.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes, or as the packet says. Drain, rinse under cold water and toss with 1 tbsp of the oil so they do not stick.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over a high heat. Beat the eggs, pour them in and stir for 30 seconds until just scrambled. Tip onto a plate.
0 min 30 s - 3
Add the last tbsp of oil. Stir fry the onion, garlic and ginger for 2 minutes, then the carrot, cabbage and pepper for 3 minutes, keeping everything moving, until the veg is hot but still has bite.
5 min - 4
Add the noodles, soy sauce, ketchup, chilli sauce and both peppers. Toss for 2 minutes until the noodles are hot and lightly browned in places.
2 min - 5
Return the egg, add the spring onions and sesame oil and toss for 30 seconds.
- 6
Serve straight away with coriander on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
