What Are Chow mein noodles and How Can I Use Them?
Here's everything worth knowing about chow mein noodles and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 56 recipes to cook tonight.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (45g)Where found
Chow mein noodles are usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Chow mein noodles are a member of the Cereal Grains and Pasta US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do chow mein noodles weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 45 grams |
| 1.5 ounce | 43 grams |
Related
Cereal Grains and Pasta
| In Chinese: | 炒面的面条 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | nouilles chow mein | |
| en español: | fideos chow mein |
Recipes using chow mein noodles
There are 56 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Chow Mein in Chanterelle Sauce with Fresh Herbs
Vegan. I always wondered how would chanterelles taste with typical ingredients of Chinese cuisine. Now I know. Of course I wouldn't be myself if I didn't make it my way.
Harvest Party Mix
This party mix is perfect for the holiday season or whenever you have company. It is subtly spiced with pops of sweetness from the raisins and combines corn, rice, and wheat boxed cereals for a flavor and texture combination that will surely be a hit at any gathering.
Six Can Casserole
Six Can Casserole is the easiest dump-and-bake dinner you'll ever make. Canned chicken, cream soups, chow mein noodles, and melted cheddar bake into bubbly comfort food with just 5 minutes of prep.
Halloween Chocolate Spiders
This is a fun recipe for you to make with your kids, and your kids will love these chocolate coated spiders!!
Noodle Nibbles
Crispy toasted chow mein noodle snack tossed in butter, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce. A crunchy, savory party nibble baked in just 15 minutes.
Granola Gorp *
Baked granola gorp trail mix with chow mein noodles, peanuts, dried apricots, raisins, and chocolate chips. Crunchy, sweet, salty, and totally customizable.
Snack Mixes
One base recipe, five crunchy flavor combos: Tropical, Barbecue, Hot & Spicy, Herbed Pecan, and Curry. Baked cereal snack mix for parties, game day, or straight-from-the-oven snacking.
Noodle Nests
No-bake chow mein noodle nests with melted marshmallows, butter, and jelly beans make a fun Easter or spring treat kids love to shape with their hands.
Easter Egg Nests
Easter egg nests made with chocolate-coated chow mein noodles shaped into bird's nests and filled with jelly beans. A no-bake Easter treat kids can help make.
Jelly Bean Noodle Nests
No-bake jelly bean noodle nests made with chow mein noodles, melted marshmallows, and butter. Fun Easter treat kids can shape and fill with colorful jelly beans.
Butterscotch Drops
Three-ingredient no-bake butterscotch drops made with melted butterscotch chips, salted peanuts, and crunchy chow mein noodles. Salty, sweet, and crunchy little clusters that take 5 minutes to make.
Creepy Crawly Spider Cookies
No-bake Halloween spider cookies with melted chocolate, crispy rice cereal, coconut, and chow mein noodle legs. A spooky-fun treat kids love to make and devour!
Chicken Salad Asian-Style
Crunchy Asian chicken salad loaded with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, water chestnuts, and crispy chow mein noodles in a sweet vinegar dressing. No cooking required.
Freezer Mix Chow Mein
Freezer mix chow mein turns a pre-frozen beef-mushroom base into a soy and ginger stir-style sauce with Chinese vegetables, ready in 30 minutes over chow mein noodles or rice.
My Tuna Casserole
Classic tuna noodle casserole with cream of mushroom soup, canned mushrooms, and crunchy chow mein noodles on top. A nostalgic American comfort food dinner ready in 40 minutes.
Spiders
Halloween chocolate spider treats made with melted chocolate chips, crunchy chow mein noodles, and M&M eyes. Three-ingredient no-bake party snack kids can make themselves.
Chinese Cashew Tuna
Bring memories of China into your kitchen with this delicious recipe that uses cream of mushroom soup, bean sprouts and cashew nuts.
Festive Sweet & Sour Chicken
Sweet and sour chicken stir-fry with pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, water chestnuts, and a tangy ketchup-brown sugar glaze served over crispy chow mein noodles.
Hearty Noodle Casserole
Freezer-friendly beef noodle casserole loaded with cheddar cheese and cream soups, topped with crunchy chow mein noodles and cashews for a satisfying Midwestern classic.
Kohl's Oriental Stir Fry
Beef stir fry with mushrooms, bean sprouts, snow peas, green beans, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts in soy sauce. A loaded wok dinner served over rice or chow mein noodles.
Oriental Shrimp Salad
Asian-style shrimp salad with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and crunchy chow mein noodles in a soy-ginger mayonnaise dressing. A cold, crunchy seafood salad.
Oriental Meatballs Crunch
Asian-style crunchy meatballs mix ground beef with water chestnuts and soy sauce, then coat them in crushed chow mein noodles for a deep-fried crunchy shell. Retro party appetizer.
Cold Noodles in Spicy Peanut Sauce
Spicy cold peanut noodles with soy sauce, hot bean sauce, garlic, and sesame oil tossed with chow mein noodles. Ready in 25 minutes for a quick Chinese-inspired weeknight dinner.
Oriental Noodles & Meatballs
Asian-style noodles and meatballs with beef-pork meatballs seasoned with ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and mushrooms, served over chow mein noodles in a savory soy-beef broth glaze.
