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    Home » Noodles » Soy Sauce Noodles

    Soy Sauce Noodles

    Published: Oct 28, 2018 Modified: May 22, 2023 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

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    Soy sauce noodles are a classic and popular Cantonese Chinese chow mein that is served mainly at Chinese restaurants as a dim sum item such as turnip cake, lo mai gai, siu mai, custard bun, taro bun, gai lan, steamed pork ribs and claypot rice. Also, it is best to go with congee and cheung fun which is an ordinary Cantonese breakfast. Let’s learn how to make this easy and quick Cantonese soy sauce pan fried noodles recipe for your breakfast or meal in 15 minutes!  

    Love noodles? Check out these beef chow fun, chicken yi mein, crispy pan fried noodles, japchae, Singapore rice noodles, lobster yee mein, chicken udon stir fry, pork & pickled vegetable noodle soup, beef ho fun, wonton noodle soup and instant noodles stir fry recipes. 

    soy sauce noodles on chopsticks 豉油皇炒麵

    What is soy sauce noodles (豉油皇炒麵)? 

    Soy sauce noodles are soy sauce based noodles in Cantonese we are called “see yau wong chow mein” (豉油皇炒麵). Literally translated as supreme soy sauce fried noodles. It’s a type of chow mein which means stir fry noodles. 

    Cantonese soy sauce noodles or supreme soy sauce chow mein is always served without meat. It has 4 main simple ingredients: Cantonese egg noodles, sprout beans, green onion and soy sauce. Also, Cantonese soy sauce noodles have a distinct dark color which is mainly from the dark soy sauce and it is a key component for the dish. 

    Besides, this soy sauce noodles is a very common dish in the southern part of China. People like to eat them with congee and cheung fun for breakfast. Often, you can see them served at Chinese restaurants as a dim sum item such as turnip cake, lo mai gai, siu mai, custard bun, taro bun, gai lan, steamed pork ribs and claypot rice.

    In addition, it is very popular among Chinese and many people love them because of the simple ingredients. I remember I had soy sauce noodles all the time for breakfast or lunch when I lived in Hong Kong and Macau.

    What are Cantonese egg noodles ?

    Cantonese egg noodles are made from wheat flour and eggs which give them a rich flavor and a slightly chewy texture. It is a type of noodle originating from the Canton area and very popular in Guangdong province, southern China. Noodles have a slightly yellow appearance, some are thin and some are wide. It can be used for stir fry, noodle soup or deep fry dishes such as soy sauce noodles, wonton noodle soup, crispy pan fried noodles and lo mein. 

    4 dried Cantonese thin egg noodles

    In this Cantonese soy sauce pan fried noodle recipe, normally we use Cantonese thin egg noodles. Either you use the fresh or dried Cantonese egg noodles, first you need to boil the noodles. If you use fresh ones, boil them and rinse under cold water in order to remove alkaline stuff and drain them very well. Then, using a non-stick pan to stir fry because it uses less oil and is healthier. 

    What is the difference between chow mein and lo mein?

    Chow mein and lo mein are both popular Chinese noodle dishes. They are different in terms of cooking methods. Chow mein (炒麵) in a Cantonese term means stir fry noodle. It is a cooking method to stir fry the noodles over high heat to become chewy and crispy.  However, lo mein (撈麵) in a Cantonese term means toss or mix noodles. They usually boil the noodles then mix the sauce or toss the noodles. Therefore, in this soy sauce noodle recipe, it is a type of chow mein, stir fry noodles with soy sauce.

    What are the ingredients in Cantonese soy sauce pan fried noodles?

    Soy sauce stir fry noodles are very simple. And, it doesn't have any meat. In this Cantonese soy sauce noodle recipe, I used dried Cantonese thin egg noodles because it is easier to find in our area. You can use the fresh Cantonese egg noodles. 

    The ingredients are bean sprouts, green onion, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, sesame oil and Cantonese thin egg noodles.

    soy sauce noodles stir fry ingredients

    Cooking tips for how to make soy sauce noodles (豉油皇炒麵):

    • Boil and rinse noodles under cold water.
    • Drain the noodles very well.
    • Use a non-stick pan to stir fry, so you can use less oil and the noodles won't stick on a pan.
    • stir fry sprout beans a little bit, don't over cook them.

    FAQs:

    Can I use other noodles like spaghetti?


    Yes, you can. However, the texture is different. The dish will be slightly different from the traditional Cantonese soy sauce noodles.

    What is dark soy sauce?


    Dark soy sauce is a darker colored soy sauce mainly used for adding color and flavor to dishes. It is richer, slightly thicker and less salty than other regular soy sauce.

    Can I skip the dark soy sauce?

    I suggest not to skip the dark soy sauce because it gives a little flavor and adds color to the noodles. Dark soy sauce is the key component to make this supreme soy sauce stir fry noodles.

    Why boil the noodles?

    The purpose of boiling the noodles is to loosen up and soften the noodles, so it is easier to stir fry. If you use fresh noodles, it helps to remove alkaline stuff from the noodles.

    Can I add meat to soy sauce noodles?


    Traditional Cantonese soy sauce noodles are always served without meat. You can certainly cook this with meat or anything else you'd like. But, the dish wouldn't be called “see yau wong chow mein” or soy sauce stir fry noodles. 

    Instructions for how to make soy sauce noodles:

    boiling noodles in a pot

    1. Boil water in a pot and add 4 dried Cantonese noodles. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it is soft. Then, drain & rinse the noodles and set a side.

    cut green onion into strips

    2. Meanwhile, cut 4 sticks of green onion into strips.

    stir fry bean sprout in a pan

    3. Next, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and turn on the fire high. Then, add 2 cups of sprout beans, stir fry for 1-2 minutes, and set it aside.

    soy sauce mixture in a glass container

    4. In a small container, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and mix it well.

    noodles and sauce in a pan

    5. Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a non-stick pan, turn on medium high fire and add noodles and sauce mixture from step 4. Then, stir fry for a couple minutes.

    bean sprout noodles and green onion in a pan

    6. After that, add green onion, sprout beans and stir fry a little bit. 

    Cantonese stir fry soy sauce noodles

    Enjoy this simple and tasty Chinese Cantonese soy sauce noodles recipe! Also, check out these beef pho, pan fried buns, laksa noodle soup, salt & pepper squid, honeydew popsicle and sweet potato leaves stir fry recipes. 

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    stir fry Cantonese soy sauce noodles on silver chopsticks

    Cantonese Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

    Cantonese Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles is very common noodles in southern part of China. It always go with congee. People live in southern of China, especially in Canton area, they like to eat them with congee for breakfast. 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 122kcal
    Author: Tracy O.

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    Ingredients

    • 4 Cantonese style dried noodles (if the noodle is small one can use 5 of them instead)
    • 2 cups Sprout beans
    • 4 sticks Green onion (use 2 big or 4 small)
    • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

    Sauce Mixture:

    • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
    • 1.5 tablespoons Dark soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Boil water in a pot and add 4 dried Cantonese noodles. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it is soft. Then, drain & rinse the noodles and set a side.
    • Meanwhile, cut 4 sticks of green onion into strips.
    • Next, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and turn on the fire high. Then, add 2 cups of sprout beans, stir fry for 1-2 minutes, and set it aside.
    • In a small container, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and mix it well.
    • Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a non-stick pan, turn on medium high fire and add noodles and sauce mixture from step 4. Then, stir fry for a couple minutes.
    • After that, add green onion, sprout beans and stir fry a little bit. 

    Notes

    Cooking tips for how to make soy sauce noodles (豉油皇炒麵):

    • Boil and rinse noodles under cold water.
    • Drain the noodles very well.
    • Use a non-stick pan to stir fry, so you can use less oil and the noodles won't stick on a pan.
    • stir fry sprout beans a little bit, don't over cook them.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5g | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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