Ep 9. Chicken Chow Mein Recipe - Chinese Chicken Noodles
- August 17, 2018
- 4 min
In this episode of The Bombay Chef season 3, the focus is on creating a flavorful and authentic Chinese dish, Chicken Chow Mein. The host, Varun Inamdar, starts by introducing the ingredients required for the recipe, which includes egg noodles, boneless chicken, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, vegetables like carrots and bell peppers, salt, and pepper.
Varun begins the demonstration by cooking the egg noodles in boiling water until they are al dente. He then drains and washes them under cold water to prevent them from sticking together.
Next, Varun prepares the marinade for the chicken by mixing together soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, and garlic. He then adds the boneless chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring that each piece is coated well. The chicken is then left to marinate for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, Varun heats up a wok and adds some oil to it. Once the oil is hot, he adds the marinated chicken pieces and stir-fries them until they turn golden brown. He then removes the chicken from the wok and sets it aside.
In the same wok, Varun adds some more oil and stir-fries the vegetables, including carrots and bell peppers. He then adds the cooked egg noodles to the wok and tosses them with the vegetables. Next, he adds the chicken back to the wok and mixes everything well.
Finally, Varun adds some salt, pepper, and soy sauce to taste. He tosses everything together for another minute or so, ensuring that all the flavors are blended well. The Chicken Chow Mein is now ready to be served, garnished with some chopped green onions.
Throughout the episode, Varun shares some useful tips and techniques to make the perfect Chinese Chicken Noodles. He also suggests alternative ingredients that can be used to customize the dish according to personal preferences.
Overall, this episode of The Bombay Chef season 3 offers a fantastic recipe for Chicken Chow Mein, which is sure to delight the taste buds of anyone who tries it. The host's expertise and passion for cooking are evident in his demonstration, making it an enjoyable and informative episode for food enthusiasts.