Chinese Egg Fried Noodles (1-CLICK RECIPE)

Chinese Cuisine is no stranger to fried noodles and this is shown in the sheer variety of stir fry noodle recipes available to prepare and enjoy. The direct translation for stir fried noodles in China is ‘chow mein’, a term commonly used to identify stir fried noodles accompanied by meat and vegetables which are typically crunchy in nature. This is achieved due to preparing chow mein recipes on a high heat with speedy cooking times. 

This egg fried noodles recipe can be considered a vegetarian version of chow mein, swapping out the additional meat for eggs as a source of protein. Much like noodles, eggs are a staple ingredient in Chinese cooking and the frying method of cooking is a classic and popular way to incorporate them into recipes. When it comes to western cooking, there’s an age-old question of ‘how do you like your eggs’, in Chinese cooking, when eggs are fried into a recipe, you can expect them to more often than not be fried until golden and crispy to the bite. This is why fried eggs and stir fried noodles are the perfect combination for a delicious, easy and quick to prepare meal. 

The golden rule when it comes to the vegetables in a chow mein style noodle dish is that they must be crunchy. Always opt for vegetables which are naturally crunchy in texture like bell peppers, carrots or even okra which also add vibrant colours and a mild taste. We also recommend egg noodles for this recipe because they are sturdier and can withstand the heat levels and move quickly around the wok pan.