How to Make Chow Mein: Easy Recipes

  

How to Make Chow Mein: Easy Recipes

Chow mien is a stir-fried noodle dish that is popular in many Asian cuisines, particularly Chinese cuisine. Here's a simple recipe for making chicken chow mien at home:

Ingredients:

• 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 2 cups of cooked noodles (such as undo, ramen, or soba)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped scallions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the broth over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.

2. Add the garlic, onion, carrot, celery, and mushrooms (if using), and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

3. Add the cooked noodles to the pot and stir to combine.

4. Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

5. Simmer for a few more minutes until the noodles are heated through.

6. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped scallions (if using).

Enjoy your delicious homemade noodle soup!

8 oz. dried chow mien noodles

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 onion, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 cup sliced cabbage

2 cups sliced cooked chicken

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1/4 cup chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the chow mien noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the garlic and onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned.
4. Add the red bell pepper and cabbage and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Add the cooked chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until heated through.
6. Add the cooked noodles to the wok and toss everything together.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth.
8. Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the noodles are coated and the sauce is evenly spread.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Note: You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables, such as carrots, snow peas, or bok choy, or by using different proteins, such as shrimp, beef, or tofu.