Chinese Fried Noodles (Chow Mein 炒面)
Chow Mein, which literally means “fried noodles,” is a dish that has captivated taste buds around the world—and for good reason! This fragrant blend of noodles, meat (or tofu), vegetables, and a richly seasoned sauce brings a satisfying dose of flavor and energy, leaving you feeling fantastic.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- For chicken fried noodles
- 200 g chicken breast
- ½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- For the sauce
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- For roasting
- 2 tablespoons oil - divided
- 1 spring onion cut into white and green parts
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 2-3 pcs chilli peppers chopped - to taste
- 1 pcs bok choy chopped or Peking cabbage
- 80 g bean sprouts - about 1½ cups
- 400 g ready-made chow mein noodles Chinese egg noodles
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into thin slices. Mix with cornstarch, salt and water. Pour in sesame oil. Stir to coat the breasts evenly.
- Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the pan until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir in the chicken slices. Fry until they lose their pinkness and turn pale (do not overcook). Set aside.
- Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into the wok. Stir through the garlic, fresh chilli and white part of the spring onions. Put in the noodles. Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken, bok choy and bean sprouts and then pour in the sauce. Stir and stir until the spices are evenly distributed and everything is hot.
- Garnish with the green part of the spring onions and serve immediately. Drizzle with a little homemade chili oil if you like.