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Skinny Chow Mein Noodles

A healthier version of the takeout classic. Flavorful and easy! Great for a big gathering or a side for a weeknight meal. 

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Keyword cabbage, celery, chinese, chow mein, dinner, healthy recipe, lunch, onion, rice noodles, skinny, takeout
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Holly Nicolas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Lb Chantaboon Rice Noodles
  • 1 Large Onion, diced
  • 2 Stalks Celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 Head Cabbage, thinly sliced (2inch strips)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 Cup Low-sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Tsp Fish sauce

Instructions

  1. Soak noodles in a bowl of water for 5 min so they become soft. Drain. Add fish sauce to a large pot of boiling water. Add rice noodles cooking according to package. You want the noodles al dente. It usually only takes a few minutes. Once cooked, drain and return to the pot. 

  2. In a large sauce pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook for 2 minutes. 

  3. Next add sliced cabbage to pan and stir. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until tender. 

  4. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic and ginger. 

  5. Add cooked noodles to pan. Pour soy sauce mixture over warmed noodles, cabbage, onion and celery. 

  6. Stir everything together until fully coated. Serve warm or room temperature.