Chow mein Ingredients 100g 25g 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ½ ¼ ½
dried noodles (or ‘ready to use’ noodles) green beans chicken breast or 150g Quorn (optional) teaspoon light soy sauce teaspoon rice vinegar tablespoon of oil clove of garlic carrot slice bacon (optional) teaspoon soy sauce teaspoon sugar teaspoon sesame oil
Method 1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips, (wash hands afterwards). Marinade with one teaspoon of soy sauce and one teaspoon of rice wine.
2. Bring enough water to the boil to cover the noodles. Boil noodles as directed BACK TO CONTENTS
on the packet. Drain in a sieve. Put them back in the pan and cover with cold water.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the chopped bacon and the chicken or
Quorn. Add the garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds. Add the carrots and mange tout. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Add the drained noodles, half a teaspoon of soy sauce and the sugar. Add the sesame oil and serve hot or cold.
4. Garnish the dish with finely chopped spring onions. Variations
Add any other vegetables. Sweet corn and peas work very well.
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