Product Details

Chowmein is a popular stir-fried noodle dish made with noodles, vegetables, seasonings, and often meat or eggs. It is especially popular as a street food and restaurant dish in Nepal.

🍳 How chowmein is prepared

1. Boil the noodles until they are cooked but still firm.

2. Heat oil in a wok or large pan.

3. Stir-fry garlic, ginger and onions.

4. Add vegetables and cook on high heat.

5. Add chicken, buff, or egg if desired.

6. Add the boiled noodles.

7. Mix in soy sauce, chilli sauce and seasonings.

8. Toss everything together over high heat and serve hot.

🌶️ Popular types of chowmein

• Veg Chowmein – vegetables and noodles

• Chicken Chowmein – chicken with noodles and vegetables

• Buff Chowmein – buffalo meat with noodles

• Egg Chowmein – noodles with scrambled egg

• Mixed Chowmein – combination of meat, egg and vegetables

• Spicy Chowmein – prepared with extra chilli and spicy sauces

Chowmein is often served alongside momo, fried rice, chilli chicken, and other popular Nepali fast foods. 🍜🥟

Prep Time

10 mins

Food Type

Vegetarian