Chow Mein Ala Pencil Boy Recipe

Name: Chow Mein Ala Pencil Boy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 4 ounces chicken breasts, chopped; 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, shredded; ⅔ cup dried rice noodles, thin ones broken into pieces; 10 ounces fried Chinese noodles, package calls them chinese steam fried; 4 ounces bean sprouts (optional); 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 ½ cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces chicken breasts, chopped
2 cups cabbage, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
⅔ cup dried rice noodles, thin ones broken into pieces
10 ounces fried Chinese noodles, package calls them chinese steam fried
4 ounces bean sprouts (optional)
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons peanut oil

1
Heat your wok on high heat.
2
Add peanut oil, heat & then add chicken, stirfry till it changes colour.
3
Add garlic & onion, stirfry for a couple of minutes.
4
Add cabbage & carrot, stirfry for about 3 minutes.
5
Add stock, heat for a minute then add rice noodles.
6
Add steam fried noodles.
7
Add soy sauce & oyster sauce, clap the lid on & cook till noodles are tender.
8
Add sprouts if you have 'em, but you don't really need 'em.
9
That's it, easy huh?.
10
Easily made vegetarian as we have done on occasion.
11
Just substitute veg stock for chicken & don't add any chicken, it doesn't lose anything without them.
12
Feeds the two of us for dinner if this is all we have otherwise with other things, it will feed 4.

742

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 4 ounces chicken breasts, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chow Mein Ala Pencil Boy falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chow Mein Ala Pencil Boy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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