The Best Garlic Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe!
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This garlic shrimp lo mein easy recipe and quick, can be put together in 15 minutes. we often make it with egg noodles, but you can also use pasta or ramen noodles. The key to perfecting this recipe is to mince the garlic as fine as possible so the garlic bits can cling to the noodle strings.
INGREDIENTS (Servings: 2 people)
To Marinade the Shrimp
227 g (8 oz) of shrimp
1/3 tsp of salt
1 tsp of cornstarch
White pepper to taste (Amazon Link -
2 tsp of Chinese cooking wine (Amazon Link -
To Complete the Noodles
300 grams (10.6oz) of fresh egg noodles
2-3 tbsp of pork lard to stir fry
15 cloves of garlic finely minced
1 tbsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tbsp of dark soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tbsp of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
1 oz of garlic chives, cut into 2 inches long, optional
A red chili, julienned, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
Marinade the shrimp with salt, cornstarch, white pepper to taste, and some Chinese cooking wine. Set it aside.
Boil the noodles until al dente, then drain and rinse the noodles under running water to stop the cooking process. In some of my other noodle recipes, I have suggested not to rinse the noodles; that is for Chow mein because you don’t want the excess water to ruin the wok hay flavor. This recipe is lo mein, so it is ok to rinse.
Heat the wok until smoking hot. Add 1.5 tbsp of pork lard and the shrimp. Stir over high heat for a couple of minutes or until the shrimp changes color. Remove the shrimp from the wok.
Add another tbsp of pork fat to the wok, along with half of the minced garlic. Stir over low heat until the garlic is slightly golden, then add the remaining garlic. This is called 金银蒜 in Chinese, which means golden and silver garlic. The deep-fried and raw garlic provides different tastes and aromas. Using a mix of them upgrades the flavor of this dish.
Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and noodles. Optionally, toss in some garlic chives and julienned red chili. Mix until well combined.
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Today, we are making Chi You Huang Chow Mein (豉油皇炒面). Chow (炒) is stir fry. Mein(面) is noodles. Chi You Huang (豉油皇) means “the king of soy sauce”. I know it sounds weird, but it is trying to describe that if you cook this right, you can maximize the flavor of the soy sauce and bring this dish to the king level. So this is basically vegetable stir fry noodles that are seasoned with soy sauce.
INGREDIENTS (1 portion)
150 grams (5.3 oz) of fresh egg noodles or 100 grams (3.5 oz) of dry egg noodles
40 grams 1.4 oz of bean sprouts
40 grams 1.4 oz of carrot
1/4 of a medium-size onion about 40 grams / 1.4 oz
40 grams 1.4 oz of garlic chives
1 clove of garlic
A drizzle of olive oil to add to the water
1 liter of water to pre-cook the noodles
1-2 tbsp of oil to stir fry
1 tbsp of light soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tsp of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tsp of dark soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1/4 tsp of sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then toss in 100 grams of dry egg noodles (or 150 grams of fresh egg noodles).
Turn off the heat immediately, let the noodles soak in the hot water. Gently loosen up all the noodles with a pair of chopsticks. Dry egg noodles will take about 3-5 minutes; fresh egg noodles will need 2-3 minutes depending on the thickness.
Take out the noodles and spread them on a rack for at least 10 minutes. The rest of the heat will help to evaporate the excess moisture.
Cut the noodles into 6 inches long pieces with a pair of scissors.
Julienne some vegetables. I used 40 grams (1.41 oz) of bean sprouts, 40 grams (1.41 oz) of carrot, 40 grams (1.41 oz) of garlic chives, 1/4 of an onion, and 1 clove of garlic.
In a sauce bowl, mix 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of dark soy sauce, 1 tsp of oyster sauce and 1/4 tsp of sugar.
Turn the heat to high. Heat your wok until smoking hot. Add 2 tbsp of oil. Swirl the oil around to cover the bottom to create a non-stick layer. Add in the noodles. Use two pairs of chopsticks to fluff the noodles for a couple of minutes.
Add the vegetables. Pour in the sauce in batches. Stir to combine all the flavor. Turn off the heat and serve the noodles on the plate.
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CHEAPER (and better) THAN TAKEOUT - Beef Lo Mein Recipe (牛肉捞面)
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I have made an oyster sauce Lo Mein not so long ago. Even though it was a basic flavor, I got so many compliments. Everybody loves it. Today, we gonna upgrade it into a beef Lo Mein recipe. It is also easy and tasty. The beef is so tender and velvety. The noodles are flavorful. It got lots of umami taste from the oyster sauce. You can also use chicken, pork, shrimp instead of beef and create your own variations of lo mein.
INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
- 2 portions of noodles (I used fresh egg noodles, about 300 g / 10.6 oz)
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce (Amazon Link -
- 3 tbsp of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
- 1.5 tsp of dark soy sauce (Amazon link -
- 3 tbsp of peanut oil (Amazon Link -
- 300 grams (10.6 oz) of beef
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/8 tsp of baking soda
- 2 tbsp of cooking wine (Amazon Link -
- 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
- 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 medium-size onion, sliced thinly
- 3 pieces of scallion, cut into 2 inches long pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
- Slice 300 grams of beef into 1/8 of inches thick pieces. You can use beef chuck, flank, ribeye, sirloin steak.
- Marinade it with 1/4 tsp of salt, 1/8 tsp of baking soda, 1/2 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine, 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch, some freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook 2 portions of fresh egg noodles for 2-3 minutes. If you are using a different type of noodles, you have to follow the cooking instruction on the package.
- While waiting for the noodles, you should have enough time to cook the beef.
- I got many people asking me - why is my food sticking to my carbon steel wok? Well, you need to learn how to control the wok heat correctly.
- First, turn the heat to maximum and heat the wok until it is smoking hot. Then add some oil. Be generous with oil amount for this recipe because you want enough oil to coat the noodles so they don’t stick together while serving.
- Give it a toss so the oil will create a slight non-stick surface on the bottom. Wait for the oil to be smoking again. That means the wok is hot enough for you to add the marinade beef. Stir and cook. This way, the meat will not stick to the wok at all. That is how you control the wok heat correctly. We call it 掌握火候in Chinese.
- When the beef is halfway cooked, you should still be able to see some pink color here and there. Add a bunch of sliced onion. Stir for another 15 seconds.
- By now, the noodles should be ready. Quickly take them out. Shake off the excess water. Throw a bunch of scallion into the wok along with the cooked noodles. Turn off the heat. It is important, I will explain why later.
- Add 1.5 tbsp of soy sauce, 3 tbsp of oyster sauce, and 1.5 tsp of dark soy sauce. I will suggest you use a better quality oyster sauce since it is the key flavor. Mix until the seasoning is well combined.
- I turned off the heat right before I add the noodles is because we are making Lo Mein, all you need to do is to stir and mix. If you keep the heat on, then, you are making Chao Mein, which means stir fry noodles. That’s the difference between lo mein and Chao Mein.
- Give it a taste to adjust the flavor before serving because every brand of oyster sauce and soy sauce have a different level of sodium. You can add some toasted sesame oil at the end if you like. I don’t because I used peanut oil when cooking the beef.
- That’s it. You are done. Enjoy!
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Shanghai-style chow mein is unique because is seasoned with a special umami spice called Xian La Fen (鲜辣粉), which gives the noodles a savory, spicy, and smoky flavor. In this video, I will show you how to make this special Xian La Fen at home and have this authentic shanghai noodle dish at home. This spice powder is versatile; you can sprinkle it onto roasted pork, chicken, bbq, and fries.
Ingredients
To Make The Xian La Fen (Umami Spicy Seasoning)
1/4 cup of dried red chili, cut into small pieces (Amazon Link -
2 tsp of coriander (Amazon Link -
1.5 tsp of fennel seeds (Amazon Link -
1.5 tsp of Sichuan peppercorn powder (Amazon Link -
1 piece of tangerine peel (1 inch*1 inch), break into small pieces (Purchase Link -
2 tsp of dried ginger slices or ginger powder
1 tbsp of chicken bouillon or 2 tsp of MSG (Amazon Link -
To Marinade the pork
200g (7 oz) of pork, julienned
1/4 tsp of salt
2 tsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
2 tsp of Chinese cooking wine (Amazon Link -
1 tsp of cornstarch (Amazon Link -
White pepper to taste (Amazon Link -
To Stir Fry The Noodles
300 grams (10.6oz) of fresh noodles, thick
1.5 tbsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1.5 tbsp of dark soy sauce (Amazon Link -
1 tbsp of pork lard to coat the noodles
3-4 baby bok choy, sliced
4 mushrooms, sliced
1/4 of a medium size onion, sliced into strips
3-4 cloves of garlic, sliced thinly
2 tbsp of pork lard to stir fry
1.5 tsp of Xian La Fen seasoning
1 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds (Amazon Link -
Directions
Make the Xian La Fen (鲜辣粉)
Toast the dried red chili, coriander, fennel, Sichuan peppercorns, dried tangerine peel, and dried ginger in a wok over medium-low heat for a few minutes.
Put the spices into a blender and blend into a fine powder. If you have any spice already in powder form, you can keep it on the side and mix it into the spice mixture at the end.
Optionally, mix the spice powder with 1 tbsp of chicken bouillon powder or 2 tsp of MSG.
Store the Xian La Fen in a sealed container. It will stay good for 4-5 months at room temp. If you don't want to spend the time to make Xian La Fen, you can use a mixture of 3/4 tsp of five-spice, 1/2 tsp of chili powder, and 1/4 tsp of MSG in this recipe as a replacement.
Marinade the Pork
Cut the pork into 1/4-inch thick strips, then marinate with salt, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, white pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well and set it aside. Although you could use other kinds of protein, such as beef and chicken, pork is the classic choice because this dish is also known as 上海肉丝炒面 (Shanghai julienned pork chow mein).
Prepare All the Vegetables
Slice the mushrooms into 1/4 of an inch thick slabs;
Cut the onion into strips;
Slice the garlic thinly; Cut the bok choy diagonally. Set everything aside.
Cook the Noodles
Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente. The cooking time varies depending on the thickness and the types of noodles (3-6 minutes). Drain the noodles and shake the excess water.
Season the noodles with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and pork lard. The rest of the heat will melt the fat and coat the noodles, so they don't stick to each other. You can use vegetable oil or butter if you don't like pork fat.
Stir Fry the Noodles
Turn the heat to high and add 2 tbsp of pork lard. Swirl it around to melt it. Toss in the marinaded pork and Stir for a couple of minutes or until you don't see any pink color.
Remove the pork from the wok. Make sure you tilt the wok so you can leave the oil behind.
Add garlic, onion, mushroom slices, and noodles. Stir over high heat for a few minutes.
Add pork and bok choy. Keep mixing for 30 seconds or until the vegetables are welted.
Before serving, add 1 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds and 1.5 tsp of the Xian La Fen seasoning, which is the soul of Shanghai Chow mein. Toss well and enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)
- 1 cup of long-grain rice (rinse with water until the water is clear)
- 2 tsp of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water to cook the rice
- 1 cup of mixed vegetable
- 2 medium-size eggs
- 3 to 4 slices of bacon or other types of protein
- 1/4 cup of diced scallion
- 1.5 tbsp of soy sauce (Amazon Link -
- 1.5 tbsp of oyster sauce (Amazon Link -
- 1.5 tsp of dark soy sauce (Amazon Link -
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A basic Chinese dinner meal usually comes with a meat main dish, a soup, and a vegetable side dish (一荤一素一汤). Then served with white rice. Of course, the standard can change depending on the servings, if it is a big event like a wedding, usually, there will be 12-18 dishes on each table. If you just cook for yourself, you can minimize it to one recipe. Today's video is an example to show you how to prepare a proper Chinese dinner meal. I will talk about the culture behind it and why we make it this way. Hope you enjoy it!
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