Chow mein is a traditional Chinese recipe based on wheat noodles, since the word mein in Cantonese and Mandarin means that, “made of wheat”. The chicken chow mein would then be an elaboration with noodles or long noodles served with chicken strips and some sautéed vegetables, which are usually mushrooms, cabbage, chives, ginger and peppers, which are garnished with oyster or soy sauce.
This preparation of chow mein can be made of different meats , be it chicken, beef or pork, and also seafood. It is common for Chinese restaurants to have varieties of this dish with shrimp or prawns. The expression “chow mein” means sauteed wheat noodles, and the dish originated in the Tai Shan area, a city near the Pearl River Delta, located southwest of Jiangmen. Thanks to Chinese immigrants all over the world, chicken chow mein and all its varieties are widely known and it is an indispensable dish in any Chinese restaurant.
Ingredients:
How to prepare a chicken chow mein:
- Cut the chicken into strips , in a bowl marinate it with the Chinese spices, 1 tablespoon of light soy and 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, stir. Add the cornstarch, integrate again and let it rest .
- Cook the noodles in boiling water for one minute .
- Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking . Transfer them to a bowl and drizzle a little sesame oil , stir well and reserve.
- Cut the vegetables into julienne strips, the mushrooms into slices .
- In the wok over medium high heat, add a drizzle of vegetable oil and fry the chicken .
- When browning, add the pepper . Skip a minute.
- Add the broccoli and mushrooms, sauté for two minutes .
- Add the noodles and sauté for another minute.
- Lower the heat, add the bean sprouts, chives and 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce, continue sautéing.
- Finally add 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, a splash of the rice wine , mix well and serve.
Prepare this delicious chicken chow mein and enjoy a popular Chinese dish that is very easy to make.
