Chow Mein

Name: Chow Mein
Ingredients: 2 c. onions, sliced lengthwise; 3 c. celery; 1 can bamboo shoots, drained; 1 lb. pork, beef, shrimp or chicken, sliced thin; 3 Tbsp. oil; 3/4 c. mushrooms; 1 can bean sprouts (1 lb.), drained; 1 tsp. sugar; 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 5 Tbsp. soy sauce; 3/4 c. soup stock

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. onions, sliced lengthwise
3 c. celery
1 can bamboo shoots, drained
1 lb. pork, beef, shrimp or chicken, sliced thin
3 Tbsp. oil
3/4 c. mushrooms
1 can bean sprouts (1 lb.), drained
1 tsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
5 Tbsp. soy sauce
3/4 c. soup stock

Directions

1

In a large skillet, brown meat slowly until done in 1 tablespoon of oil. Remove from heat.
2

In another pan, simmer the onions in 1 tablespoon oil briefly.
3

Add meat.
4

Saute the bamboo shoots and mushrooms and add to meat.
5

Saute the celery slightly. All vegetables should be a bit crunchy. Add to meat.
6

Finally, add the bean sprouts.
7

Make a mixture of the sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce and soup stock and add to meat mixture, beating thoroughly and stirring. Serve over rice or noodles.