BEEF CHOW MIEN

By That Bloody Botak

 BEEF CHOW MIEN 


This is my take on the American Chinese chow mein. I used whatever I had in the fridge and from my small garden to make this. A really simple and hearty meal, fast to cook, tasty too! Marinade the beef a day in advance and you will be rewarded with a deep and flavorful beef slices. You can marinade a whole lot and freeze them portion sized. Beef marinaded this way is good for stir frys too!


 Ingredients


150g sliced beef 

Oyster sauce 

Sesame oil 

Chinese rice wine 

Chinese five spice powder 

Corn flour 

Sugar 

Light soy sauce 

2 portions Wantan noodles, blanched, 

Bean sprouts 

2cm knob of ginger, sliced

5 cloves garlic, minced, 

1 big onion, sliced,

Pork lard, optional 



Method 

Marinade the beef overnight with a tablespoon oyster sauce, sesame seed oil, corn flour, Chinese rice wine 2 teaspoons sugar, chinese five spice powder and corn flour. U can add a teaspoon bicarbonate soda but I did not do that as I'm using some really good ribeye😜





Toss the noodles with a tablespoon of oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil and pork lard if u have them lying around the kitchen.



In a hot wok with a little oil sautee the garlic, onions and ginger till aromatic before adding the beef. Once the beef is almost done add the bean sprouts and noodles.


Toss them around for about 30secs before adding the spring onions. Once the spring onions are starting to whilt, it's time to plate and serve.


A simple dinner for two, tasty and satisfying! Serve with pickled green chilies! Yums! Enjoy, everyone, take care and stay safe!



These recipes are good for those who want to cook for one or two without going all out but still wanting to enjoy good food. Simple to prepare and tasty food every time!

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