Turkey Chow Mein With Fresh Vegetables
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Tired of turkey sandwiches? Originating in Northern China, Chow mein is a great way to serve leftover cooked turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. For more delicious fun, check out a few more Leftover Turkey Recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mushrooms (fresh, cleaned, and cut in half)
- 1 to 2 stalks celery (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 red onion (peeled and chopped)
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts (rinsed and drained)
- Optional: 1 clove garlic (peeled and chopped)
- For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- For the Noodles
- 2 cups noodles
- 3 to 4 tablespoons cooking oil (for stir-frying, as needed)
- 3 cups turkey meat (cooked)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Clean and prepare all the vegetables.
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Mix together the sauce ingredients, whisking in the cornstarch last.
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Cook the noodles according to the package directions.
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Heat a wok or frying pan over medium-high to high heat.
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Add 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms and stir-fry for a minute.
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Remove from the pan, add more oil, and stir fry the celery and red bell pepper.
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Remove from the pan, add more oil, and stir fry the onion and garlic.
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Add the turkey into the pan. Cook for a minute, then add the other vegetables back into the pan.
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Stir in the bean sprouts.
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Add the sauce.
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Heat to boiling, add the noodles, and mix everything together.
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Serve and enjoy!
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