Chow Mein
From: Pier, Rosemont, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 4
  • 1 pack Chow Mein sauce mix
  • 1 1/4 cup [310 mL] water
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] oil
  • 1 1/2 cup [375 mL] celery, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch [1.3-cm] thick slices
  • 1 1/2 cup [375 mL] onion, cut into eighths
  • 1 cup [250 mL] sweet green pepper, membranes removed and seeded, cut into strips
  • 4 cups [1 L] Chinese lettuce, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup [250 mL] broccoli florets
  • 1 cup [250 mL] cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup [250 mL] mushroom pieces
  • Mix together Chow Mein sauce mix and water.
  • Microwave on 'HIGH' for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute; set aside.
  • Into a clean dish, microwave together oil, celery slices and onion pieces covered on 'HIGH' for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Mix in sweet green pepper strips, Chinese lettuce pieces, broccoli and cauliflower florets, mushroom pieces and reserved sauce.
  • Microwave on 'HIGH' for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times.
  • Leave to rest for 3 minutes.
  • Serve.