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Mushroom and spinach chow mein

Chow mein is a generic Chinese name for a dish of stir-fried noodles. There are hundreds of recipes for chow mein. Cantonese style chow mein may have golden egg noodles, deep fried until they get crunchy, green peppers, pea pods or snow peas, bok choy, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, shrimp, Chinese pork, chicken, and beef; it usually comes swathed in a thick sauce.

Mushroom and spinach chow mein recipe

This quick dish makes and ideal supper or a side dish to other Chinese recipes. It is also suitable for vegetarians and a good way to introduce children to Chinese cooking, children love pasta.

Ingredients

USA Imperial   6 oz    noodles, cook them following pack instructions   2 Tbs    groundnut oil   1 clove    garlic, crushed   1 tsp    finely chopped fresh root ginger   5 oz    closed cup mushrooms, washed and sliced - leave small ones whole   4 oz    oyster mushrooms, washed and sliced   8 oz    young spinach leaves, washed and stalks removed   1 tsp    soy sauce   1 tsp    cornstarch, blended with 1 Tbs water   1 tsp    rice wine or dry sherry (optional)

Metric   175 g    noodles, cook them following pack instructions   30 ml    groundnut oil   1 clove    garlic, crushed   1 tsp    finely chopped fresh root ginger   150 g    closed cup mushrooms, washed and sliced - leave small ones whole   100 g    oyster mushrooms, washed and sliced   225 g     young spinach leaves, washed and stalks removed   5 ml    soy sauce   5 g     cornstarch, blended with 15 ml water   5 ml    rice wine or dry sherry (optional)

 

Procedure

1. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add ginger and stir fry fro 30 seconds then add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
2. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes.
3. Add spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it wilts.
4. Add noodles, soy sauce and blended cornstarch -and rice wine or sherry, if using- to the wok. Cook over a moderate heat 1-2 minutes more, until the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve right away.

Servings: 2 Yield: 2-4 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes   Nutrition facts Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving       Calories   644.19   Calories From Fat (56%)   361.68       % Daily Value Total Fat 41.33g   64%   Saturated Fat 4.87g   24%   Cholesterol 0.00mg   0%   Sodium 569.48mg   24%   Potassium 1151.12mg   33%   Carbohydrates 60.32g   20%   Dietary Fiber 7.60g   30%   Sugar 2.10g       Sugar Alcohols 0.00g       Net Carbohydrates 52.72g       Protein 14.32g   29%

Cooking Tips

• Add some stir-fried tofu to make a complete vegetarian meal: Cut some ¼ inch slices from one of those firm tofu square blocks, then cut each slice in half diagonally to get triangles. Cover lightly in flour and stir-fry on high heat for 2-4 minutes, until golden. Serve on top of your chow mein.

 

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