Classic Chinese Chow Mein

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Classic Chinese Chow Mein with authentic ingredients and easy ingredient swaps to make this a pantry meal in a pinch!

 Prep Time 10 minutes
 Cook Time 10 minutes
 Total Time 20 minutes
 Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 head cabbage thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic , crushed and minced
2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (aka Kecap Manis)* see note for homemade substitute
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 cup water
12 ounces chow mein noodles , cooked a minute shy of the directions*
6 ounces bean sprouts (optional)
sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions
Heat a large pan or wok on high heat.
Add two tablespoons of canola oil to the pan and cook the cabbage.
Cook 2-3 minutes until wilted, add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Add the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce and water and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Add in the pasta and bean sprouts and toss to coat.
Serve immediately

Recipe Notes
To make homemade Kecap Manis, add 1 1/2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons of molasses or dark brown sugar with a tiny pinch of ground anise. This is a decent substitute, but if you can get the original the flavor will be even deeper.

If you can't find chow mein noodles you can substitute yakisoba noodles and just toss the packet and use the noodles only.