Chinese recipes |
Chicken Chow Mein |
6 cups vegetable oil -- for deep-frying 6 1/2 ounces fresh thin egg noodles 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves -- crushed 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1 onion -- cut into eighths 1 pound skinless chicken thigh fillets -- cut into 3/4" cubes 1 red bell pepper -- seeded and sliced 1 green bell pepper -- seeded and sliced 1 bunch choy sum or spinach -- trimmed, and cut into 2" lengths 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1/4 cup chicken broth -- mixed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch |
Heat 6 cups oil in wok until it reaches 375 degrees on deep-frying thermometer or until small bread cube dropped in oil sizzles and turns golden. Working in small batches, add noodles and fry until golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove from oil and drain on paper towels. |