Here is a simple version of the traditional Asian noodle dish chow mein. Making these homemade Asian noodles does require some time, but the flavor is so worth it.
We found a few things while trying to define what Chow Mein is. First, we learned that the noodle is the dish’s star. Second, we learned that there are several ways to prepare chow mein noodles.
Since the chow mein noodles are the most essential component of the dish and not all chow mein recipes are the same, we will only discuss the noodle recipe today.
The BEST Chow Mein Sauce:
Combine soy sauce, light sesame oil, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth to make the distinctive sweet and savory sauce that gives chow mein the flavor it’s known for.
Wait. Chow Mein Noodles with No Chow Mein Recipe?
Yes, I will, but I’ll only prepare a very simple stir-fry sauce without any meats. Just a small amount of previously stir-fried bok choy is being added before I stir-fry these noodles. We are just focusing on making noodles today.
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Deep Fat Fried Chow Mein Noodles
This variety of chow mein noodles resembles those found in La Choy containers. Every time you open up those crispy noodles in the dry section, you might be tempted to nibble on a few. In this variation, we’ll still boil the noodles first, but we’ll deep-fry them instead.
Compared to boiled and fried noodles, these will be more crispy. Additionally, rather than being cooked in the same wok as the other ingredients, the noodles will act as a nest for the stir-fry that is included. The recipe for these crispy fried chow mein noodles will be the focus of our next post instead of today’s.
The noodles in this video will serve as our foundational noodles. No, the chow mein noodles’ foundation is not a recipe I created. Although the ingredients are listed below, I was inspired by Souped Up Recipes because of how well she describes the preparation:
She blends the noodles with additional ingredients in the video from which I got the recipe. Instead, we’ll simply fry them and add them to our stir fry to make chow mein.
FAQ
How are chow mein noodles made?
In order to prepare chow mein noodles, you must use a small amount of oil in a very hot wok to quickly stir-fry the ingredients. Instead of being fried, the noodles in lo mein are simply mixed and tossed with the other ingredients.
What noodles are used in chow mein noodles?
Chinese egg noodles, which are wheat flour noodles with added egg, are used to make both lo mein and chow mein. For lo mein, use fresh egg noodles that are ideally 1/4-inch thick; for chow mein, use either fresh or dried egg noodles.
What can I use if I don’t have chow mein noodles?
What are these? You can probably find them sold as “lo mein noodles” or even “chow mein noodles” if you live close to a good Asian grocery store. However, if you don’t, using linguine or regular Italian spaghetti noodles is a great alternative.
Can I use normal noodles for chow mein?
The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Chow Mein: Chow Mein Noodles – You’ll need about a half pound of chow mein noodles, but if you don’t have any on hand, you can substitute thin spaghetti.
