Chinese Chicken Noodles Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 bring a pot of water to the boil and add 8 oz of ‘yee mein’ noodles also called long life noodles or longevity noodles.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 boil the noodles for 1 minute till they soften and separate. Remove the noodles from the boiling water, place them in a colander and hold them under running cold water. Keep aside to drain.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 preheat the wok on medium heat and add 2 tbsp oil, 2 tbsp sliced chinese mushrooms, 3 tbsp sliced onions, 3 tbsp julienned zucchini, 3 tbsp celery cut into strips. Stir fry the vegetables for a few seconds. Push the vegetables to one side of the wok.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 add 5 oz thinly sliced chicken to the wok and spread them out so that all the pieces touch the surface of the hot wok.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 turn the heat to high and let the chicken sear well. After 1 to 2 minutes, toss the chicken and allow the other side to sear.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 turn the heat to medium and add ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp light soy sauce, ½ tsp sesame oil, and toss together well. Continue to stir fry the chicken and vegetables for a few minutes till the chicken is cooked through.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 next add the drained noodles and toss all the ingredients in the wok together well to allow the flavours to combine.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 add ½ cup chicken stock or water and let the noodles cook for 1 to 2 minutes till they absorb all the liquid.

step 9

• STEP 9.9 add ½ tsp dark soy sauce for colour. Mix well.

step 10

• STEP 10.10 lastly add chopped green onions for garnish and serve hot.