Chow Mein de marisco

Ingredientes

• 8 oz (225 g) frozen seafood mix (, thawed and drained)
• Pinch of salt and white pepper
• 6 oz (170 g) chow mein noodles ((Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodles, or Yakisoba) (*Footnote 1))
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons chicken stock ((or vegetable stock, or water))
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
• 1 tablespoon ginger (, minced)
• 4 green onions (, chopped to 1” (2.5 cm) pieces, whites and greens separated)
• 1/2 large white onion (, sliced)
• 1 carrot (, sliced into thin strips)
• 1 stalk celery (, sliced on the bias)
• 1 cup bean sprouts

Preparación

1. 1

   Add the seafood mix to a bowl to thaw. Once mostly thawed, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and white pepper and mix together. (*Footnote 2)

2. 2

   If using noodles that require boiling, cook them 1 minute less than the package instructions indicate. Once done, rinse the noodles with running tap water to stop cooking, drain, and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.

4. 4

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, add the ginger and green onion whites. Cook and stir for 30 seconds, or until the edges turn lightly golden.

5. 5

   Add the seafood mix, onion, and carrot. Cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of the sauce and continue to cook until the seafood is almost cooked through, another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer everything to a big plate.

6. 6

   Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the noodles to the pan (if using fresh HK noodles, add 1/4 cup water and toss to loosen the noodles). Toss the noodles using a pair of tongs so they are coated evenly with oil. Pour in a bit more oil if the noodles look dry.

7. 7

   Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat the noodles evenly.

8. 8

   Once the noodles have absorbed most of the sauce, add the cooked seafood and veggie mixture, green onion greens, celery, and bean sprouts to the pan. Stir vigorously for 1 minute to toss everything together. Immediately transfer everything to serving plates.

9. 9

   Serve hot as a main dish.