Description
Cantonese Chow Mein is the ultimate comfort food featuring crispy noodle cakes topped with a savory glaze, making it a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
- Thin fresh egg noodles (Hong Kong style)
- Oyster sauce
- Soy sauce
- Dark soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- Ginger, minced
- Garlic, minced
- Shaoxing wine
- Chicken, shrimp, or pork
- Bok choy
- Carrots, sliced
- Snap peas
- Gai lan (Chinese broccoli)
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Par-boil the egg noodles for a few minutes and let them dry completely on a baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a preheated cast-iron skillet or carbon steel wok until smoking.
- Add the dried noodles to the pan and fry until a golden-brown crust forms, taking care not to move them too much.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauces, ginger, garlic, and Shaoxing wine, then set aside.
- Once the noodles are crispy, pour the sauce mixture over the noodles to coat them.
- Add your choice of protein and vegetables, sautéing until everything is cooked through and well combined.
- Serve immediately, allowing the crispy noodles to hold their texture while enjoying the rich flavors.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure noodles are completely dry before frying and resist moving them during the cooking process to maintain their structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg