The Simple Beauty of Chow Mein- Henderson Edition
2024.12.4
by Angie Lei
Chinese Cuisine
Noodles, soy sauce, and oyster sauce—these are just the ingredients which create one of the most renowned dishes in Chinese cuisine. Throughout its history, almost any Chinese restaurant has served some form of chow mein. Other ingredients are often added to enhance its flavor: barbecue pork, green onions, bak choy, and many key Chinese ingredients. However, the dish’s simplicity and flexibility are what lie at the heart of Chow mein.
The name Chow Mein (炒面) means stir-fried noodles. Since the dish is simple, as long as the core ingredients are included and stir-fried, it is chow mein. Almost all ingredients are compatible with chow mein.
Although most restaurants focus on using quality ingredients, most homemade chow mein is made with leftovers.
The beauty of making chow mein at home is you can throw almost any leftovers into chow mein, and it will come out delicious.
Chow mein is incredibly simple to make and requires little preparation.
The history of chow mein dates back to ancient China, where noodles were a staple for over 2,000 years. Chow mein in this era were often made of wheat noodles, which were created in the Han Dynasty. The dish’s simplistic nature allowed it to seamlessly integrate into regions all over China, incorporating local ingredients. However, it started to earn recognition overseas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when an influx of Chinese immigrants arrived in the United States. These immigrants utilized local ingredients to recreate the essence of chow mein, creating a unique blend of American and Chinese flavors.
While there are countless chow mein dishes, most dishes are named after their ingredients. An example would be char siu (Chinese barbecue pork) chow mein or xo (a Cantonese chili sauce) chow mein.
Hope you visit a Chinese restaurant and try different chow mein!
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