Shiitake Mushroom Chow Mein

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    10 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    15 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

This chow mein with rich shiitake mushrooms makes a fast and flavorful dinner any night of the week.

Recipe tags: vegetable base, easy difficulty, lunch, vegetarian, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Organic Seasoned Vegetable Base
2 Tbsp oyster sauce
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
4 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp light soy sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
1 lb shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and thinly sliced
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz thin egg noodles, cooked
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 fresh red chili pepper, thinly sliced

Directions

  • 1

    Whisk together Seasoned Vegetable Base, 2 tbsp water, oyster sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce and brown sugar until blended.

  • 2

    Heat oil in wok or large skillet set over high heat; cook mushrooms, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until starting to brown. Stir in cabbage, onion and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until cabbage starts to wilt.

  • 3

    Stir in sauce and noodles; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until well coated and heated through.

  • 4

    Sprinkle with green onions and chili pepper before serving.

Tip: For a crunchy topping, sprinkle with chopped cashews or peanuts.