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Vegetable chow mein

Silky egg free noodles tossed with crunchy vegetables and a savoury soy and garlic sauce.

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  • Time25 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.15 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the noodles following the packet, drain, rinse in cold water and toss with the sesame oil.

    4 min
  2. 2

    Heat the rapeseed oil in a wok over a high heat. Stir fry the carrot, pepper and mushrooms for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  3. 3

    Add the garlic, ginger and pak choi and cook for 2 minutes.

    2 min
  4. 4

    Tip in the noodles, soy and mushroom sauce. Toss for 2 minutes until hot and coated.

    2 min
  5. 5

    Add the beansprouts and spring onions, toss for 30 seconds and serve.

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.

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