Ham Chow-Mein

Name: Ham Chow-Mein
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3-4 scallions, cut diagonally into thin slices, white and green parts separated; 3-4 celery ribs, cut diagonally into thin slices; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 ounces ham, cut into thin rectangles; 6 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles; 1 tablespoon thick soy sauce; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; ¾ cup water; ¼ teaspoon salt

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Homestyle Chinese Cooking

By Yan-Kit So

Published 1997

About

Chow-mein (stir-fried noodles) has become a household name in the West ever since the Chinese emigrants in San Francisco spread the word in the last century. To achieve the best effect, however, one does not stir-fry the noodles but fry them, creating a toasted surface on both sides and a tender soft inside.

Ingredients

6 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3-4

Asia
China
Main course

Method

Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water for about 4 minutes, or until al dente, separating the noodles with a pair of chopsticks or a fork. Pour into a colander and refresh under cold running water. Drain for 1-2 hours.
Mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
Heat the wok over a high heat until smoke rises. Add