Are you looking for a Guyanese main meal that is low carb, low fat, tasty and filling in one serving? Then look no further with my foolproof Guyanese chow mein. Totally wheat free, using spiralised zucchini (vegetable noodles) in place of regular noodles.

This is a Guyanese inspired chow mein recipe with it's own magical twist. it's low fat, low carb with vegetable noodles yet taste equally as delicious as it would had it been made with chow mein noodles.
If you want a taste of the Caribbean with a element of Chinese influence then this recipe is the one for you.
When I first contemplated making this particular dish, I was initially concerned about replicating a wheat/gluten free version of the noodles.
It seems almost impossible to find gluten free chow mein noodles, but of course this didn't stop me from attempting it.
My first thought was to use rice noodles, but something seemed off with the idea.
I then thought about making the recipe more centre focused around health which is why I created my very own vegetable noodles made from zucchini (courgettes) that have been spiralized to resemble ordinary noodles.
Optimizing good health in Caribbean cooking
I must admit I was slightly hesitant in changing the original recipe from chow mein to vegetable noodles.
When I think about the obesity rate and other cardiovascular conditions I know that I am doing the right thing by making this change.
Regardless of what anyone says. I think a lot of the mindset has to do with "fear of change" and "cultural evolution" .
Click on my Caribbean Foodie link to learn more about my approach toward healthy Caribbean food and why we need to change our consumption habits.
Opting for vegetable noodles is a great solution of any one (Guyanese or other wise)
Who wants to enjoy this stir fry without feeling like that are contributing to further weight loss or simply looking for healthy cultural alternatives?
I've had so many people reach out to me thanking me for changing their outlook or overall palate and this is what I continue to do.
Although Guyana is geographically located in South America, it shares so many similarities with many Leeward, Windward and Antilles islands that's why it is classed as part of the Caribbean.
I'm so embarrassed to admit that I only have one Guyanese recipe on my website aside from this one which is the pumpkin pone.
I highly recommend giving it a try, its tasty and seasonal too.

Ingredients you will need
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Vegetable noodles
- Cassareep
- Green seasoning
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Onions
- Chinese 5 spice
- Carrots
- Bell peppers
- Bora (long green beans)
- Scallion
- Pink salt
- Wiri wiri peppers/Scotch bonnet.
Green seasoning
I will run through a few of these ingredients in case they are of an alien concept/new to you. If you have been following my Caribbean recipes then you will know
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