Chow Mein

Chow Mein – Aromatic Wok Noodles

A quick and flavorful dish: tender chicken strips & crisp vegetables in a savory sauce – ideal for 2 people.

Ingredients:

Meat & Marinade

• 100 g chicken (boneless and skinless), thinly sliced
• 1 tsp egg white, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp cornstarch

Vegetables

• 50 g snow peas, thinly sliced
• 1 head pak choi, sliced
• 1 small carrot or ½ red bell pepper, julienned
• 2 spring onions, sliced into rings

Seasoning & Sauce

• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp mirin
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Noodles

• 200 g fresh egg noodles or 150 g dried, cooked

Preparation:

• 1. Coat chicken in egg white and starch, then set aside.
• 2. Cut vegetables as desired, mix the sauce, and set aside the green parts of the spring onions.
• 3. Poach chicken in boiling water for about 45 seconds until just white on the outside, then drain.
• 4. Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and mix with 1 tsp sesame oil.
• 5. Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry vegetables (except spring onion greens) for 30 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
• 6. Add noodles and sauce, stir for about 1 minute until everything is hot and well coated.
• 7. Finish with a splash of sesame oil and spring onion greens, then serve immediately.

Enjoy cooking and bon appétit!