Chow Mein

Chow Mein is the most popular dish of Indo Chinese Cuisine, which has been developed by a small Chinese community from Hakka or Sichuan origin, lived in Chinatown of Calcutta for more than a century. The dishes from Indo Chinese Cuisine are very delicious because they are prepared by using the traditional Chinese technique to Indian taste. Because of its unique taste it gained popularity not only in India but also in ASEAN countries.

Basically Chow Mein is stir fry noodles that is being cooked along with Vegetables, Scrambled Egg & Chicken. Beef, Pork & Shrimps can also be substituted as per choice.  There are two kinds of Chow Mein’s available in the market, such as Steamed and Crispy Chow Mein. Here is the Recipe to cook steamed Chow Mein based on Indo-Chinese Style.

Ingredients:

·         Chinese Noodles –1Pkt

·         Chicken (Boneless)– 150 gms

·         Carrot  – ½ Cup

·         Cabbage  – ½ Cup

·         Capsicum  – ½ Cup

·         Frozen Peas (Matar) – ¼ Cup

·         White Onion – 1 (Large)

·         Green Chilly – 2

·         Soya Sauce – 1 tbsp

·         White Vinegar – 1 tsp

·         Tomato Sauce – ½ tbsp

·         Chili Sauce (Sweet) – ½ tbsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil – 3 tbsp

·         Maggi Seasoning – 1 Pkt

Preparation Method:

Ø  Cut Onion, Carrot, Capsicum & Cabbage in long & thin Sliced; cut Chicken into cubes.

Ø  Boil Noodles for few minutes; ensure that the Noodles should not be overcooked.

Ø  While boiling Noodles, add little Salt and ½ tsp of Oil in the water, so that the noodles do not stick to the Pan.

Ø  Then immediately strain noodles under running water till they are thoroughly cooled & then place it in a strainer for a while so that the water can be rinsed.

Ø  Heat Oil in a large Wok; add Green Chilies, sliced Onion and sauté for 2 mins.

Ø  Then, add chicken cubes and fry for few minutes till they are tendered.

Ø   Now, add Frozen Peas, Sliced Carrot, Cabbage, Capsicum, Salt and cook for 3-5 mins.

Ø  Once the vegetables are slightly cooked, add Maggi seasoning and cook for a minute; then add scrambled egg and mix well.

Ø  Finally add Boiled Noodles & then follow with Vinegar, Soya Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Chili Sauce & cook for 2 minutes .

Ø  Now the “Chow Mein” is ready.  Serve hot.