Healthy Singapore Chow Mein recipe for Chinese fakeaway

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 healthy Singapore Chow Mein adaptation 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. Tofu can work well in this healthy Singapore Chow Mein but I always recommend a very firm one or it turns mushy.

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 a 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 healthy Singapore Chow Mein 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 as in this healthy Singapore Chow Mein; 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!

Healthy 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 of 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 like this healthy Singapore Chow Mein? Popular recipes are chicken and mushroom curry and beef in black bean sauce.

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