Charsiu Chow Mein

about char siu chow mein!

Char siu chow mein is a popular Chinese-American dish that consists of stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and meat (usually pork or chicken), all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. "Char siu" refers to the Cantonese-style barbecued pork used in the dish, while "chow mein" means stir-fried noodles.

Here's a recipe to make char siu chow mein at home:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.

3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced meat and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry until the onion is translucent.

5. Add the vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until they are tender-crisp.

6. Add the cooked noodles, meat, and sauce mixture to the skillet. Stir-fry everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.

7. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water until it forms a smooth paste. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir-fry for another minute, until the sauce has thickened.

8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.

I hope this helps you learn more about char siu chow mein! Let me know if you have any other questions.