**Chow Mein for Tomoko: A Flavorful Journey Through Asian Cuisine**
Chow mein, a beloved noodle dish originating from China, has captivated taste buds worldwide with its irresistible flavors and versatility. This delectable dish, characterized by stir-fried noodles, an array of vegetables, and a savory sauce, offers a symphony of textures and tastes that dance on the palate. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the diverse world of chow mein, unveiling its history, variations, and the secrets behind its irresistible charm. Discover the art of stir-frying, the perfect balance of flavors, and the nuances that elevate chow mein from a simple noodle dish to a culinary masterpiece.
Within this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of delectable chow mein recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. From the classic Cantonese-style chow mein, bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, to the lighter and healthier vegetable chow mein, packed with an abundance of fresh vegetables and a tantalizing sauce, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable dining experience.
For those seeking a taste of tradition, the authentic Cantonese chow mein recipe takes center stage. This dish, originating from the bustling streets of Hong Kong, features tender noodles, an array of colorful vegetables, succulent shrimp, and a flavorful sauce that harmoniously blends sweet, savory, and umami flavors.
For a healthier alternative, the vegetable chow mein recipe shines with its vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, stir-fried to perfection. This dish not only tantalizes the taste buds with its crisp textures and bright flavors but also nourishes the body with an abundance of essential vitamins and minerals.
If you're craving a quick and easy meal, the 30-minute chow mein recipe comes to the rescue. With its simple preparation and minimal ingredients, this recipe delivers a satisfying and flavorful chow mein that's perfect for busy weeknights or a casual lunch.
For those with a penchant for culinary experimentation, the fusion chow mein recipe offers a delightful blend of Asian and Western flavors. This innovative dish incorporates sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and a zesty lemon-herb sauce, creating a unique and unforgettable taste sensation.
No matter your dietary preferences or culinary skills, this collection of chow mein recipes promises to transport you on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Asia. From the traditional Cantonese-style chow mein to the innovative fusion chow mein, each recipe offers a unique and unforgettable dining experience. So gather your ingredients, fire up your wok, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!
CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE
Chicken chow mein is so much better than takeout! It is filled with chicken, veggies, classic chow mein noodles and the best homemade chow mein sauce. You will love this one pan dinner!
Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cook your noodles according to package instructions then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Heat a large wok or pan with olive oil over medium-heat. Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook them in the oil until golden brown. Remove strips and set aside.
- Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and the cabbage is a bit translucent.
- Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all the ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish your chow mein with chopped green onions and serve the noodles straight from the pan and piping hot!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 914 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHINESE CHOW MEIN
This easy Chinese Chow Mein recipe is made with noodles, vegetables, chicken, and a simple chow mein sauce!
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare noodles according to package instructions.
- In a small bowl whisk the sauce ingredients together: soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, ginger, sugar, and cornstarch
- Heat a large pan or wok on high heat. Add oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir fry just until cooked through.
- Add cabbage, carrots, celery, and the whites of the chopped green onion and stir fry for just for 1-2 minutes or until cabbage has wilted.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the pasta and sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Add remaining green onion and fresh bean sprouts, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 907 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY CHOW MEIN
Skip the takeout and make the BEST chow mein at home in less than 30 min! Perfectly crispy noodles with bok choy, mushrooms + bean sprouts!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Categories asian inspired
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and Sriracha; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add noodles and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes; set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in the skillet. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in bok choy until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in noodles and oyster sauce mixture until well combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in bean sprouts. Serve immediately.
EASY CHOW MEIN
Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this Asian dish and a copy of the recipe. Now I freeze leftovers for fast future meals. -Kay Bade, Mitchell, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the celery, Chinese vegetables, gravy mixes and soy sauce. Cover and cook on low until celery is tender, 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
CHOW MEIN
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil. Add the carrots, cabbage and onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss in the noodles. Top with sliced green onions.
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 32m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the beans and carrots and cook for 1 minute. Drain and put in a bowl of iced water until cool, about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
- Return the water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry and set aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the noodles, ginger and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are lightly browned. Add the mushrooms, beans, carrots, and water chestnuts and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir until slightly reduced and thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the chow mein to a large bowl and garnish with the green onions before serving.
CHOW MEIN FOR TOMOKO
This is a really old fashioned dish my mum used to make. Tomoko has come to live with us, and tonight she made this for her first cooking lesson. Now I'll post it here then print it out for her.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large wok or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened.
- Add the meat, and cook until the meat changes colour.
- Now add the remaining ingredients, and stir well.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are well cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Serve in deep bowls over steamed rice.
- *This is a really old fashioned dish, and I like it well cooked, not crispy like modern Chinese food.
- It's even better reheated the following day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 83.5, Sodium 848.8, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 30.6
CHOW MEIN
A classic Chinese dish of stir-fried egg noodles with shredded chicken breast. Experiment with different fish, meat or vegetables
Provided by Ken Hom
Categories Dinner, Main course, Side dish, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook 225g egg noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 3-5 mins, then drain and put them in cold water. Drain thoroughly, toss them with 1 tbsp sesame oil and set aside.
- Combine 100g chicken breasts, cut into fine shreds, with 2 tsp light soy sauce, 2 tsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp white pepper and ½ tsp salt for the marinade, mix well and then leave to marinate for about 10 mins.
- Heat a wok over a high heat. Add 1 tbsp groundnut oil and, when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the chicken shreds.
- Stir-fry for about 2 mins and then transfer to a plate.
- Wipe the wok clean, reheat until it is very hot then add 1½ tbsp groundnut oil.
- When the oil is slightly smoking, add the 2 finely chopped garlic cloves and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
- Add 50g finely shredded mangetout and 50g finely shredded prosciutto, and stir-fry for about 1 min.
- Add the noodles, 2 tsp light soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce,1 tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry, ½ tsp white pepper, ½ tsp golden caster sugar, 2 finely chopped spring onions and 1 tsp salt.
- Stir-fry for 2 mins. Return the chicken and any juices to the noodle mixture. Stir-fry for about 3-4 mins or until the chicken is cooked.
- Add 1 tsp sesame oil and give the mixture a few final stirs. Put on a warm platter and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 4.2 milligram of sodium
VEGETABLE CHOW MEIN
When you order chow mein in the United States, your meal is likely to look different depending on your location: In the Northeast, it might be a plate full of gravy-laden stir-fried vegetables crowned with crispy noodles, whereas on the West Coast, the strands are thick and chewy. More traditional Cantonese restaurants will serve up deep-fried noodles, but in New York City, those noodles might be softer and thinner. Some versions use soy sauce liberally, while others abstain entirely. This Hong Kong-style chow mein is from the chef Lucas Sin, who researches regional Chinese cuisine and how it has morphed across the globe. This recipe, from his menu at Nice Day, a Chinese American takeout place in New York, is stained with soy sauce and has a robust vegetable-to-noodle ratio. It's bouncy, it has bite and it's delicious hot off the wok (or even cold from the fridge).
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, noodles, vegetables, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare the noodles: Bring a large wok (or pot) of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauces, abalone sauce, sugar and boullion powder until everything is dissolved and evenly combined.
- Cook noodles for 1 minute, then transfer to a colander. Rinse the cooked noodles with very cold water until bouncy and totally cool. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large sheet tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil to prevent sticking and toss to coat. Spread noodles in a single layer and set aside. Wipe the wok dry.
- Set the wok (or a large skillet) over high heat until lightly smoking. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add the onions and bell peppers, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Let it cook undisturbed until slightly charred on one side, about 1 minute. Toss again. Add the bean sprouts and Chinese chives, and stir-fry until the Chinese chives are dark green, about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked, drained noodles to the wok and toss to combine. Keep cooking and stirring until the noodles are toasty and totally dry, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chow mein sauce. Using chopsticks, vigorously and quickly mix the noodles thoroughly until the sauce is equally distributed and the noodles are all the same shade. Plate and serve.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready before you start cooking. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and meat will give your chow mein the best flavor. If you can, try to buy your ingredients from a local market or farm.
- Cook the noodles properly: The noodles are the foundation of your chow mein, so it's important to cook them properly. Be sure to follow the package directions carefully.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chow mein, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the noodles from cooking evenly and will make them more likely to stick together.
- Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help prevent the noodles from sticking and will give your chow mein a nice smoky flavor.
- Add the sauce gradually: When you're adding the sauce to the chow mein, do it gradually. This will help you control the flavor and prevent the noodles from becoming too salty.
- Serve immediately: Chow mein is best served immediately after it's cooked. This will ensure that the noodles are still hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious chow mein at home. So next time you're in the mood for a quick and easy meal, give chow mein a try.
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