Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients
- 400 gChinese wheat noodles (dry)
- 300 gChicken cutlet (thinly sliced)
- 200 gChinese cabbage (shredded)
- 1 pcCarrot (in matchsticks)
- 100 gbean sprouts (fresh)
- 2 pcSpring onion, sauté/poêlé sans matière grasse (sliced)
- 2 pcGarlic (minced)
- 3 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbspoyster sauce
- 1 tbsprice wine
- 1 tspBrown sugar
- 1 tspGinger powder
- 2 tbspPeanut oil
- 1 tbspSesame oil
- 15 gFresh ginger (peeled and grated)
Method
Noodles sizzling in the wok, coated in a glossy brown sauce. The crunch of fresh vegetables contrasts with the tender chicken seared over high heat.
- 1
Plunge the wheat noodles into boiling water. Remove them as soon as they are soft but still very firm in the center. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and prevent them from sticking.
- 2
Thinly slice the chicken breasts. Cut the carrot into thin sticks and the Chinese cabbage into strips. Mince the garlic, grate the fresh ginger, and slice the spring onion diagonally.
- 3
In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and ginger powder. The sauce should be smooth and lightly coat the back of a spoon.
- 4
Heat the peanut oil in a smoking wok. Sear the chicken over very high heat until golden brown and easily detached. Remove and set aside.
- 5
In the same wok, add the garlic, fresh ginger, carrots, and cabbage. Stir-fry vigorously for 2 minutes: the vegetables should remain crunchy and keep their bright color.
- 6
Add the noodles, chicken, and bean sprouts to the wok. Pour in the sauce. Stir constantly so the sauce reduces and coats each ingredient with a shiny glaze. Finish with the sesame oil and spring onion.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- The wok must be smoking hot before adding oil to prevent food from sticking.
- Do not overcook the vegetables; they should maintain a firm bite.
- If the noodles stick after rinsing, add a drizzle of sesame oil to separate them.
How long does this dish keep?
Keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
