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Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 7. April 13 1981
Chow Mien (Fried noodles)
Chow Mien (Fried noodles)
There are many styles of chow mien, some with crispy noodles and with meat and gravy poured over the noodles, or just plan fried noodles with bits of meat and vegetables mixed together. The following recipe is a simpler one.
Ingredients ½ packet of egg noodles, boned chicken meat cut into small pieces or ½lb sliced pork, ½lb brocolli cut into small pieces, ¼ cauliflower cut into small pieces, ¼ cabbage sliced, 1T soy sauce, 1T cornflour, salt and pepper and sugar to taste.
Method
| 1. | Boil the noodles until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water. |
| 2. | Heat the frying pan, add 2T oil, then add the noodles and stir fry for 5 minutes, adding some salt and pepper. Dish out onto a large serving plate and keep warm. |
| 3. | Heat frying pan again, add 2T oil, add some sliced onions to brown, then add in chicken meat and cook for 2 min. Add the cut vegetables and stir fry for another minute. Add ½ cup of water, salt and pepper and cover the pan for 2 or 3 minutes until the vegetables are a bit softer. |
| 4. | Mix soy sauce, cornflour and I cup water and add into pan and stir until the sauce thickens. |
| 5. | Dish out and put on top of the fried noodles and serve hot. |
Note
The chow mien can be served in a large serving plate and diners can help themselves to the noodles, using their own individual bowls or plates.
Bon Appetit.
Vincent Wong