Guyanese-style Chow Mein

Ingredients

• 12 oz package dried chow mein noodles
• water for boiling
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil + 1 tsp salt for water
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2-3lbs cut up chicken breasts or other desired protein
• 1 tbsp olive oil, for marinade
• 3 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cassareep or browning sauce
• 2 tbsp green seasoning
• dash of salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil, to cook chicken
• 1-2 stalks bok choy or 1 cup cabbage, cut into strips
• 1 cup pre-shredded or julienned carrots
• 10-12 Chinese long beans (bora bean)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 2 stems scallion, sliced
• wiri wiri or scotch bonnet pepper, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Season chicken with olive oil, soy sauce, cassareep,...: Season chicken with olive oil, soy sauce, cassareep, green seasoning, and salt. Set aside.

2. 2

   Prep vegetables, grate ginger and set aside.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil with salt and oil. Add chow mein noodles, cook according to package directions.

4. 4

   Drain noodles in a colander, rinse immediately with...: Drain noodles in a colander, rinse immediately with cold water. Spread noodles out in an aluminum pan or long shallow pan.

5. 5

   Season noodles with sesame oil, black pepper, Chinese...: Season noodles with sesame oil, black pepper, Chinese five spice, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.

6. 6

   Saute chicken 8-10 minutes until most liquid has...: Saute chicken 8-10 minutes until most liquid has evaporated, set aside when done.

7. 7

   Cook vegetables in a heavy-bottom pot or wok,...: Cook vegetables in a heavy-bottom pot or wok, add soy sauce, sesame oil, water, oyster sauce, grated ginger, and pepper let simmer for 30 seconds. Add vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn heat off, add seasoned chow mein noodles...: Turn heat off, add seasoned chow mein noodles to pot with vegetables and toss in chicken. Add scallions and mix thoroughly. Adjust salt to taste.