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Special Chow Mein

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Submitted by laurahundt

One of my favourite Chinese dishes, because my Chinese friend likes it so much, which is definitely a good sign. Lots of textures and tastes delicious. I sometimes use leftover rice instead of noodles to make a fried rice. Yum.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

25 min

READY

40 min

Ingredients

15 433.5
OUNCES ML/G CHOW MEIN NOODLES
¼ 59
CUP ML VEGETABLE OIL
divided
2 2
EACH EACH GARLIC CLOVES
1 ½ 355
¼ 59
CUP ML BOK CHOY
slivered *
¼ 59
CUP ML CARROTS
slivered
¼ 59
CUP ML GREEN BELL PEPPERS
slivered
¼ 59
CUP ML CELERY
slivered
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML WATER CHESTNUTS
sliced *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML BAMBOO SHOOTS
slivered
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML MUSHROOMS
sliced
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML ONIONS
slivered
¼ 113.4
POUND G SHRIMP
peeled
¼ 59
CUP ML CHICKEN
chopped
¼ 59
CUP ML PORK
barbecued *
1 237
CUP ML CHICKEN BROTH
1 15
TABLESPOON ML CORNSTARCH
1 5
TEASPOON ML OYSTER SAUCE *
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SUGAR
granulated
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE *
0.6
TEASPOON ML SALT

Directions

Boil chow mein noodles according to package directions.

Drain.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok or very large frying pan.

Stir-fry noodles for 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp and light brown.

Remove from wok and set aside.

Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and garlic.

Add bean sprouts, bok choy, carrot, green pepper, celery, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and onion to wok.

Stir-fry for several minutes over high heat.

Add shrimp, chicken and barbecued pork. Continue stir-frying several minutes.

Add broth and cover with lid. Cook with lid on for 3 to 4 minutes.

Combine Cornstarch with cold water. Stir in oyster sauce, sugar, MSG, if used, and salt.

Add sauce and noodles to wok.

Continue cooking just until sauce thickens about 1 minute.

Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 123g (4.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 239 56% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 300mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars g
Protein 19g
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 3% Iron 10%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free
 

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