Stuart asked me to make his favourite Chinese meal for him, Singapore chow mein, so I made it Fakeaway style! Here is my recipe for the healthy Singapore Chow Mein I made for him and Ben which is similar to Slimming World Singapore noodles. I made myself chow mein noodles.
I made myself and my friend a vegetarian one by swapping the meat for Quorn steak style strips. It was amazing so I am sure you will love it too. It is great with curry sauce on top too!
What ingredients are in a traditional Singapore chow mein?
The traditional recipe calls for a blend of fresh vegetables like carrots, onions, and cabbage that are stir-fried to crispy perfection. What sets this dish apart are the unique seasoning choices like curry powder and soy sauce, which give it a distinctive hint of spiciness.
The dish also features a protein source, like chicken or shrimp, as well as the key ingredient, egg noodles. The noodles soak up the delicious sauces and spices, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s undeniably delicious.
With its rich blend of flavours and classic ingredients, it’s no wonder that Singapore chow mein is a favourite among food lovers and this easy adaption is as good as the Chinese takeaway Singapore chow mein you probably love.
If you fancy a side dish you could consider Chinese chicken on a stick as a great starter or side dish for a Chinese Fakeaway.
Making vegetarian chow mein
An easy way to make a meal vegetarian is to swap the meat for a vegetarian alternative such as Quorn or simply add vegetables and make something more like a healthy mushroom chow mein.
Other possible swaps are jackfruit, lentils, chickpeas, mixed beans or just extra vegetables.
I have been a vegetarian since I was 10 years old and enjoy a huge variety of food so whatever you do, don’t let being vegetarian mean you need to eat a boring diet.
How to adapt to make chicken chow mein
If you would prefer a chicken chow mein then it is really simple to adapt this recipe, simply swap all the other meats for chicken and use all the other ingredients in the same way.
Making other healthy Chinese fakeaway chow mein recipes
If you fancy making a mushroom chow mein, prawn chow mein or any other chow mein the basic ingredients are the same, simply swap around the meat and vegetables as you wish.
I made chow mein style noodles with this basic recipe and they are just as tasty. Once you have mastered the basic flavours you can adapt the recipe to make your perfect fakeaway!
Singapore chow mein for weight loss
If you are trying to lose weight this healthy Singapore chow mein is a lower calorie option instead of ordering from the takeaway and or course you then don’t end up with unhealthy extras like prawn crackers!
If you follow Slimming World, Weight Watchers (WW), Noom or any other weight loss plan you can usually count this as free or easily within your allowances, of course always check your plan for advice.
More healthy recipes you may enjoy
You can find more recipes with chicken here. You can even learn how to adapt recipes for the slow cooker if you like.
If you like tasty Chinese, then why not check out my Chinese fakeaway selection here and create a whole menu full of takeaway alternatives? Popular recipes are chicken and mushroom curry and beef in black bean sauce.
Which meal do you struggle with ideas for your healthy diet? I have lists of breakfast ideas and lunch ideas if that helps you. If you, like me, love to find syn-free recipes so that you can save syns for desserts, chocolate or gin then pop and check out these recipes.
Healthy Singapore Chow Mein Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 40 Minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 Portions 1x
- Category: Main meal
- Method: Hob
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
A delicious Singapore chow mein that is healthy and easy to make to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Ingredients
2 Chicken Breasts Cut into thin strips
2 Sandwich/Frying Beef Steaks Cut into thin strips
2 Boneless Pork Loin Steaks Cut into this strips
225g Raw King Prawns
3 Nests Medium Noodles Dried
360 Grams Beansprouts
125 Grams Babycorn
70 Grams Sugar Snap Peas
3 Peppers – red, orange or yellow Deseeded and cut into strips
2 Medium Red Onions Peeled and sliced
200 Grams White Mushrooms Quartered
2cm Fresh Ginger finely grated
3 Cloves garlic Crushed
3 Pak Choi Sliced
9 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
6 Tsp Medium Curry Powder
4.5 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
4.5 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
Frylight
Instructions
Spray a large wok with Frylight or other low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat.
Add chicken, beef and pork strips and fry for 10 minutes stirring to ensure all cook evenly. Meanwhile cook the noodles according to packet instructions then drain and set aside.
Add garlic, ginger and vegetables and fry for a further 5 minutes. Stirring frequently enough so nothing sticks and it cooks evenly.
Add rice vinegar, soy sauces, curry powder and prawns. Fry for a further 10 minutes stirring to keep everything cooking evenly.
Add the cooked noodles and stir them through the mixture and leave on heat for a further 5 minutes to make sure they are hot through.
Serve up using tongs to make it easier.
Notes
If required this can be reheated providing it is chilled when cool and reheated thoroughly within 3 days.
Love your blogs. Interesting reading that appeals to me btw – I found the recipes lol. Thank you Jen
I was craving a takeaway but tried this fakeaway instead. Glad I did – loved the flavours in the noodles. Thanks so much!