Spicy Turkey Chow Mein (30 Minutes ONLY!)
Do you have any leftover Turkey? It is time to turn your leftovers into the best Spicy Turkey Chow Mein!
Use any leftover vegetables you have to make delicious Spicy Turkey Chow Mein in less than 30 minutes.
I promise this Spicy Turkey Chow Mein is the best way to level up your leftovers.
I get so excited for leftover Turkey because the leftover turkey oil makes this Spicy Turkey Chow Mein extra special!
Save the oil from the turkey in a bowl, and use the oil to saute the vegetables.
For this recipe, you can use any leftover vegetables of your choice.
Some typical thanksgiving leftover vegetables include celery, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. Slice them into thin strips so they cook evenly.
If you have any leftover roast beef, you can also use it in this recipe.
This Spicy Turkey Chow Mein recipe has a secret sauce made with simple-to-find ingredients that will blow your mind.
All you need is soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, oyster sauce, black pepper, chili oil, and sesame oil.
The flavor that is often missing in homemade chow mein is the tanginess.
Black Vinegar is less harsh than regular vinegar, which gives the chow mein a subtle hint of tanginess that brings the dish together.
If you are vegetarian or have a seafood allergy, I recommend using vegetarian oyster sauce instead.
Let’s talk about noodles, as this is the most crucial ingredient in Spicy Turkey Chow Mein.
I recommend using EGG Chow Mein noodles that you can find at most Asian Supermarkets.
Make sure to blanch the noodles for 30-60 seconds and rinse with cold water before pan-frying.
Blanching will not only get rid of the “eggy” smell from the noodles, but it will also cut down the pan-frying time, which prevents the noodles from breaking and becoming soggy.
If you can’t find Egg Chow Mein noodles in your area, I recommend using Shanghai Noodles or Frozen Udon.
Spicy Turkey Chow Mein takes less than 30 minutes to make at home, it is versatile, and you can adjust the vegetable and protein-based on what you have at home.
Some other vegetables I recommend adding include snap peas, baby corn, broccoli, and bean sprouts. Chow mein can be paired with any protein, such as chicken, pork, beef, and seafood.
Do you want more EASY staple recipes that take less than 30 minutes to make? Here are some of my go-to recipes!
- Din Tai Fung Egg Fried Rice (20 Minutes!)
- Tomato Egg Drop Soup (15 Minutes ONLY!)
- Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles (15 Minutes!)
- Chow Mein – Better than Takeout!
Ingredients
- 450g of Egg Chow Mein Noodles
- ½ Carrot (sliced)
- ¼ Cabbage (sliced)
- 5 stalks of Celery (cut into thin strips)
- ½ Large Onion (sliced)
- 3 Stalks of Green Onion (2-inch pieces)
- 2 cups of Leftover Turkey (shredded)
- 3 tbsp of Turkey Oil (optional)
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp of Soy Sauce
- 2.5 tbsp of Oyster Sauce
- 1 tbsp of Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp of Sugar
- 3 tbsp of Black Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp of Black Pepper
- 1.5 tbsp of Chili Oil
- Blanch the chow mein noodles for 30-60 seconds, rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
- Mix soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, black vinegar, chili oil, and black pepper in a bowl.
- In a large pan, drizzle in a generous amount of oil or turkey oil, turn the heat to medium-high. Add in sliced onions and celery, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add in sliced carrots, saute for 1-2 minutes, add in sliced cabbage and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the noodles, leftover turkey, drizzle on the sauce, saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Finally, add in green onion, saute on high heat for 1 minute.
Spicy Turkey Chow Mein
By Tiffy Cooks
Ingredients
- 450 g Egg Chow Mein Noodles
- ½ Carrot sliced
- ¼ Cabbage sliced
- 5 stalks Celery cut into thin strips
- ½ Large Onion sliced
- 3 Green Onion 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups Leftover Turkey shredded
- 3 tbsp Turkey Oil optional
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2.5 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Black Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1.5 tbsp Chili Oil
Instructions
- Blanch the chow mein noodles for 30-60 seconds, rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
- Mix soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, black vinegar, chili oil, and black pepper in a bowl.
- In a large pan, drizzle in a generous amount of oil or turkey oil, turn the heat to medium-high. Add in sliced onions and celery, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add in sliced carrots, saute for 1-2 minutes, add in sliced cabbage and saute for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the noodles, leftover turkey, drizzle on the sauce, saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Finally, add in green onion, saute on high heat for 1 minute.
