chow mein（Chinese chow mein）
Chow mein is a classic dish in Chinese home cooking, widely loved whether from street-side stalls for late-night snacks or served on family dining tables. The ingredients for chow mein can be highly adaptable, allowing for adjustments based on personal taste preferences.
INGREDIENTS
- Half a package of noodles
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the ingredients by washing them thoroughly and setting them aside.
Bring water to a boil and add the noodles, cooking until they are 80% done. Remove them from the water and rinse with cold water.
tip:
When boiling the noodles, remember to cook them until they are 80% done. If noodles are overcooked, they can break apart during chow mein and stick to the pan. To check if noodles are 80% done, simply pick up a strand with chopsticks and taste it. It should be chewy but still have a slight rawness inside, indicating they are ready to be removed from the pot.
Julienne the carrot and green bell pepper.
Beat the egg.
Heat oil in a pan until it's 80% hot, then add the beaten egg and cook until it solidifies.
Add the julienned carrots and green bell peppers to the pan and stir-fry until softened. Then, add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for a moment.
Add the cooked noodles to the pan, then pour soy sauce over the noodles.
Add a teaspoon of salt and stir-fry until everything is well combined. Then it's ready to serve.
tip:
Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences.
Delicious chow mein is ready.