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cantonese chow mein recipe

Cantonese Chow Mein Recipe

Characterized by its crispy pan-fried noodles, tender meats, and an assortment of fresh vegetables, this dish is perfect for those who crave a delicious combination of texture and taste.
As you embark on your culinary adventure, you'll find that creating Cantonese Chow Mein at home is simple and satisfying.
With a few essential ingredients, such as soy sauce, sesame oil, and chow mein noodles, you can easily master the art of preparing this tasty meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2
Equipment
  • 1 pot
  • 1 non-stick pan
  • 1 tablespoon
Ingredients
  
  • 0.5 lb Fresh noodles or substitute with crispy chow mein noodles or rice noodles
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 0.5 lb chicken breast sliced
  • 3 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
  • 6-8 medium-sized shrimp
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons water mixed with 1 tsp cornstarch
  • baby bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, shiitake mushrooms, and sliced bamboo shoots Optional
Instructions
 
  • If using fresh egg noodles, boil a pot of water, and cook the noodles for 1–2 minutes.
    Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water.
    Set aside.
    Note: If using pre-cooked noodles or rice noodles, you can skip this step.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan or wok over medium heat.
    Add the chicken slices and stir-fry them until cooked through.
    Then, add the green onions along with any optional vegetables (such as baby bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) and continue to stir-fry until they are softened.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook them until they turn pink and opaque.
    Remove the chicken, shrimp, and vegetables from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
    Spread the noodles in an even layer, and let them cook for 3–4 minutes until they become crispy.
    Flip the noodles and cook the other side until crispy.
  • Mix together the oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of water with corn starch.
    Set aside.
  • Add the cooked chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and sauce mixture to the pan with the noodles.
    Stir-fry everything together over medium heat, making sure the noodles, meat, and vegetables are well-coated with the sauce.
    Cook for another 1–2 minutes to let the sauce thicken and absorb into the noodles.
    Serve your Cantonese Chow Mein hot and enjoy this delicious Chinese dish.
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