Pan fried noodles are always a crowd favorite. Previously I shared a beef pan fried noodles recipe and got many questions on how to make it vegetarian. So today I want to share this colorful vegetable pan fried noodles recipe. The crispy noodles are loaded with fresh vegetables and brought together with an aromatic brown sauce. Compared to the restaurant version, my vegetable pan fried noodles contain much more vegetables per serving. Not only is it a healthy and satisfying meal, it’s also a great dish to help you clean out the vegetables left in your fridge. This recipe includes the veggies I enjoy the most. But I will also share tips on how to switch out the ingredients and use whatever you have on hand.
Vegetable pan fried noodles ingredients
What type of noodles to use
The best noodles for vegetable pan fried noodles are Hong Kong pan fried noodles. It is a type of thin fresh noodles that are made with wheat flour and eggs. This type of noodle creates a very crispy and crunchy result which is perfect for this dish. You can usually find them in the refrigerated or freezer section at Chinese markets and some Asian markets such as H Mart. You can also purchase them online. If you do not have Hong Kong pan fried noodles, the best alternative is vermicelli pasta, which yields a similar result. If you can’t find either, you can also use ramen noodles (a bit thicker) or angel hair pasta (a bit thinner).
How to cut Chinese broccoli
For this recipe, I like to slice the Chinese broccoli stem into thin pieces and slice the leaves into bite-sized pieces. This way the Chinese broccoli will be cooked evenly together, and you can cook it through easily during the stir fry process.
Mise en place
Once you’re ready to cook, your table should have:
Prepped vegetables: carrot, onion, Chinese broccoli, mushroom, bean sprouts Noodles Mixed sauce Chopped aromatics
How to make vegetable pan fried noodles
How to replace vegetables in vegetable pan fried noodles
You can replace the ingredients below with other types of vegetables that you have on hand. But for the best result, consider a mix of vegetables that has different colors and textures.
To replace Chinese broccoli (leafy greens): blanched broccoli florets, chopped kale, shredded cabbage, shredded napa cabbage, spinach To replace bean sprouts (crispy texture): bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, green peppers, and chili peppers Almost any type of mushroom will work: button mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, etc To replace onion: shallot or green onions
How to serve vegetable pan fried noodles
Vegetable pan fried noodles make a satisfying one-bowl dinner. If you are serving a multi-course dinner, you can serve them as a side dish along with other main dishes.
More delicious Chinese noodle recipes
Vegetable Chow Fun (蔬菜炒河粉) Real Deal Sesame Noodles Chicken Chow Mein (鸡肉炒面) Singapore Noodles (星洲炒米粉, Singapore Mei Fun) Zha Jiang Mian (Old Beijing Fried Sauce Noodle, 炸酱面) Stir Fried Vermicelli with Pork (Ma Yi Shang Shu, 蚂蚁上树)
