By Patrick Kong
Chili-Garlic Chow Mein
10 steps
Prep:15minCook:5min
My version of a classic Chinese takeout dish using my 10 minute chili garlic sauce which adds another level of heat and umami.
Updated at: Fri, 31 May 2024 08:37:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Glycemic Load
46
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories788.4 kcal (39%)
Total Fat33.3 g (48%)
Carbs75 g (29%)
Sugars24 g (27%)
Protein37.6 g (75%)
Sodium4353.1 mg (218%)
Fiber4.9 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Sauce
2 headsgarlic
minced
1 tspginger
3 Tbspoyster sauce
3 Tbspsugar
1dried shiitake mushroom
grated
1birds eye chili
4 Tbspsoy sauce
6 Tbspshaoxing wine
4 Tbsprice vinegar
1 tspcornstarch
dissolved in 1 tbsp of water
Velveted Chicken
Chow Mein
Instructions
Sauce
Step 1
Mince 2 heads of garlic, ginger, and desired amount of birds eye chili. This can also be done in a food processor
garlic2 heads
ginger1 tsp
birds eye chili1 Step 2
In a pot, sauté chili, garlic, and ginger with some oil until
fragrant.
Step 3
Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, shaoxing wine, sugar, rice vinegar, and a grated shiitake mushroom. Bring to a boil.
oyster sauce3 Tbsp
sugar3 Tbsp
dried shiitake mushroom1 
soy sauce4 Tbsp
shaoxing wine6 Tbsp
rice vinegar4 TbspStep 4
Dissolve the cornstarch in water and add to the sauce until it has thickened. Remove from the heat and store in the fridge for up to a month.
cornstarch1 tspVelveted Chicken
Step 5
Add sliced chicken breast to a bowl along with baking soda and water. Mix well and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes
chicken breast1 
baking soda1 tsp
water1 TbspStep 6
Take the chicken out of the fridge and rinse the chicken with water and pat dry.
Chow Mein
Step 7
In a wok or pan over high heat, add some oil and toss in your chicken slices. Fry until fully cooked and set aside
Wok
neutral oil2 tspchicken breast1 Step 8
In the same wok/pan, add julienned carrots, onions, and cabbage. Stir fry until slightly charred.
onion1 
carrot0.5 
cabbage1 cupStep 9
Add the chow mein noodles and chicken. Toss until the noodles are cooked and everything is mixed well.
chow mein noodles2 cupsStep 10
Turn the heat down to low and add some of the chili garlic sauce, salt, and white pepper to taste. Garnish with sliced scallions.
salt
white pepper
scallion1 Notes
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