Name: Easy chow mein fritters recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 2 x 72g packets chicken flavoured 2-minute noodles; 1 cob corn, kernels removed; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup cooked chicken, diced; 3 shallots, sliced; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tbs soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 cup self-raising flour; 2 tbs vegetable oil; Extra shallots, sliced, to garnish

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 08/05/2021

Jazz up ordinary 2-minute noodles by turning them into delicious veggie-packed chow mein fritters. They’re packed with flavour and are just as good in lunch boxes or in easy midweek dinners. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

2 x 72g packets chicken flavoured 2-minute noodles
1 cob corn, kernels removed
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
3 shallots, sliced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbs soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup self-raising flour
2 tbs vegetable oil
Extra shallots, sliced, to garnish

Method

Step 1

Cook noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes. Add corn and peas for the last 30 seconds, then drain and set aside to cool.
Step 2

In a large bowl, combine noodles and vegetables with chicken, shallots, eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, and one sachet of noodle seasoning. Add flour and stir to combine.
Step 3

Heat oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. Divide noodle mixture into 6 equal portions and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until golden and crispy. Serve garnished with extra sliced shallots.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

This recipe makes 6 large fritters, but you can easily make several smaller ones. Try breaking up the noodles before cooking them to make it easier to form smaller fritters.

Use frozen or canned corn if you prefer.

Recipe and photo by Greer Worsley