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chow mein- my way

(1 rating)
Cookingbear avatar
Recipe by
Linda Tennant
@Cookingbear
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

I love Chinese food! This is one of my favorite dishes. I couldn't seem to find a local restaurant that made this dish the way I liked. So, I figured , why not make it at home, and save the hassle?

(1 rating)
yield 4 or 5
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For chow mein- my way

  • 1 or 1 1/2 lb
    pork or chicken, cubed
  • 4
    stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 md
    onions, sliced
  • 12 oz
    bean sprouts, fresh is best, but you can use canned
  • 5 oz
    bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 or 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 c
    beef or chicken broth
  • approx. 3 Tbsp
    oil for cooking

How To Make chow mein- my way

  • 1
    Brown meat in oil on HIGH heat for 5 minutes. Add celery, onions, and garlic. Cook on MEDIUM heat, stirring until tender. Add bean sprouts and bamboo shoots, ( stirring carefully), about 3 minutes.
  • 2
    Blend soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and 1 T. of broth. Add with remaining broth to skillet. Cook, stirring gently but constantly until thickened. Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or salt.
  • 3
    Serve over Chinese noodles.
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