Chow Mein especial

Ingredientes

• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce ((Note 1))
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
• 2 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar ((Note 2))
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (ground nut or vegetable oil (Note 3))
• 350 g chicken thighs or pork (cut into bite-sized pieces (Note 4))
• 200 g prawns/shrimp (peeled, butterflied and deveined if raw (Note 5))
• 2 medium carrots (cut into matchsticks)
• 250 g cabbage (finely shredded)
• 4 spring onions/scallions (chopped into 2cm or 1 inch pieces + extra to serve)
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 300 g bean sprouts
• 600 g fresh egg noodles (or x 4 portions of dry egg noodles)

Preparación

1. 1

   Mix the sauce ingredients in a small jug or bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Place the chicken or pork in a bowl and mix with 1 tablespoon of the sauce. Set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

3. 3

   Place a wok or large frying pan on a medium to high heat and add the oil. Add the chicken when the oil is hot and cook for a few minutes until it is brown on the outside.

4. 4

   Add the prawns/shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque. Then remove from the pan and set aside.

5. 5

   Add the carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes then add the cabbage and the whites of the spring onions/scallions and cook for a few minutes until tender.

6. 6

   Add the garlic, bean sprouts and the green parts of the spring onions/scallions and cook for a minute or two until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add the noodles and toss for a minute or so until hot.

8. 8

   Pour on the sauce, toss the noodles, chicken and veggies for 30 seconds until incorporated, remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately topped with more spring onions/scallions as desired.