Cantonese Chow Mein Recipe

Name: Cantonese Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon black bean sauce; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 12 ounces ground pork; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red pepper, cubed; 1 lb fresh white mushroom, quartered; 3/4 cup celery, sliced; 1 cup pea pods; 5 green onions, thinly sliced; Pan-Fried Noodles; 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles; 10 cups boiling water; 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon black bean sauce
1 tablespoon cooking oil
12 ounces ground pork
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, cubed
1 lb fresh white mushroom, quartered
3/4 cup celery, sliced
1 cup pea pods
5 green onions, thinly sliced
Pan-Fried Noodles
8 ounces Chinese egg noodles
10 cups boiling water
1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1
Stir broth into cornstarch in a small bowl and then add the sherry, soy sauce and black bean sauce and set aside.
2
Cook noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes and drain.
3
Heat wok or large pan over medium heat until hot and add cooking oil. Add noodles, spread out and drizzle soy sauce over them. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
4
Slide noodles onto a plate, cover with another plate, flip over and then slide back into the wok inverted from before. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until noodles are crisp and golden. Set aside.
5
Heat wok to medium high heat and add cooking oil. Add ground pork and garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
6
Add red pepper, mushrooms and celery and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
7
Add pea pods and green onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir cornstarch mixture and stir into the vegetables until boiling and thickened.
8
Arrange noodles onto a serving plate or large bowl and pour vegetable mixture over top.

6147

kcal

Calories

631

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken broth, 4 teaspoons cornstarch, 3 tablespoons dry sherry, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Cantonese Chow Mein falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cantonese Chow Mein

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