Cantonese Soft Fried Chow Mein(Kwangtung Chow Mein) Recipe

Name: Cantonese Soft Fried Chow Mein(Kwangtung Chow Mein)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. egg noodles; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 oz. Chinese mushrooms (about 8 to 10); 1/2 lb. roast pork or raw lean pork; 1/2 c. bamboo shoots; 1/2 c. celery; 1 c. Chinese cabbage; 6 snow peas, cut diagonally in 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 c. bean sprouts; 1/4 c. water chestnuts, sliced very thin; 2 stalks scallions, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1 Tbsp. water; 3 Tbsp. dark soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate; liberal dash of pepper; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. sesame oil; 2 thin slices ginger; 1 Tbsp. sherry; 1 c. chicken stock or water; enough Chinese parsley to garnish dish

Servings: persons

1 lb. egg noodles
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 oz. Chinese mushrooms (about 8 to 10)
1/2 lb. roast pork or raw lean pork
1/2 c. bamboo shoots
1/2 c. celery
1 c. Chinese cabbage
6 snow peas, cut diagonally in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 c. bean sprouts
1/4 c. water chestnuts, sliced very thin
2 stalks scallions, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 1 Tbsp. water
3 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate
liberal dash of pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
2 thin slices ginger
1 Tbsp. sherry
1 c. chicken stock or water
enough Chinese parsley to garnish dish

1
The Chinese knew onions and many vegetables long before they reached the Occident.
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The onion first reached the Greeks and Romans by way of Babylon and the Romans brought it to Germania in the first century A.D.
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It took until the late Middle Ages, however, to be accepted widely since its strong smell was too pungent for the times.
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And at court, eating onion was considered coarse and crude.
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How different today after the Swabians and their Alsatian neighbors had invented a delectable recipe for onion pie, not unlike quiche.

953

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. egg noodles, 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 2 oz. Chinese mushrooms (about 8 to 10), 1/2 lb. roast pork or raw lean pork, and more.

Yes, Cantonese Soft Fried Chow Mein(Kwangtung Chow Mein) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Soft Fried Chow Mein(Kwangtung Chow Mein)

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