Vegetarian Mushroom Chow Mein Recipe

Step 1

Cook the egg noodles as per the instructions on the packet, then refresh in cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Chop the mushrooms into bite sized pieces

Step 3

Slice the garlic cloves as finely as possible.

Step 4

Peel and cut the ginger into matchstick sized sticks.

Step 5

Cut the carrot into thin 3-4cm long and 2-3mm in profile.

Step 6

Top and tail the onion, then peel it and cut it into 8 wedges before breaking it into individual "petals".

Step 7

Cut the white part of the spring onions into 1.5cm lengths and finely slice the green parts into 2mm thick rings.

Step 8

Mix together the cornflour, soy sauce, rice wine, hoisin sauce, sugar, and sesame oil and set aside.

Step 9

Heat a wok over a high heat until it begins to shimmer, then add the oil.

Step 10

Throw in the garlic and ginger, white parts of the spring onion, sliced onion, and carrot, then stir fry for 2 minutes keeping the ingredients moving all of the time.

Step 11

Throw in the mushrooms and continue to stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 12

Now add in the bamboo shoots and noodles and toss to combine.

Step 13

Finally, add the sauce and cook for 30 seconds before tossing through the green parts of the spring onions.