Papa Tea’s Restaurant-Style Chow Mein

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Prep and chop the vegetables and combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. 2Prep and chop the vegetables and combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. 3Prep and chop the vegetables and combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. 4In a large wok, boil water and add food coloring (optional).
  5. 5In a large wok, boil water and add food coloring (optional).
  6. 6In a large wok, boil water and add food coloring (optional).
  7. 7Boil noodles 2-3 minutes less than instructions state.
  8. 8Boil noodles 2-3 minutes less than instructions state.
  9. 9Boil noodles 2-3 minutes less than instructions state.
  10. 10Strain the noodles.
  11. 11Strain the noodles.
  12. 12Strain the noodles.
  13. 13Pour noodles into a sheet tray.
  14. 14Pour noodles into a sheet tray.
  15. 15Pour noodles into a sheet tray.
  16. 16Drizzle oil to cover all noodles with a thin layer of oil so they don’t stick.
  17. 17Drizzle oil to cover all noodles with a thin layer of oil so they don’t stick.
  18. 18Drizzle oil to cover all noodles with a thin layer of oil so they don’t stick.
  19. 19Leave noodles in the fridge to cool or leave at room temperature to cool.
  20. 20Leave noodles in the fridge to cool or leave at room temperature to cool.
  21. 21Leave noodles in the fridge to cool or leave at room temperature to cool.
  22. 22In the same wok, with high heat, add 2-3 tbsp oil.
  23. 23In the same wok, with high heat, add 2-3 tbsp oil.
  24. 24In the same wok, with high heat, add 2-3 tbsp oil.
  25. 25Add noodles and toss for 2 minutes to get the smokey flavor.
  26. 26Add noodles and toss for 2 minutes to get the smokey flavor.
  27. 27Add noodles and toss for 2 minutes to get the smokey flavor.
  28. 28Move noodles to the side.
  29. 29Move noodles to the side.
  30. 30Move noodles to the side.
  31. 31Add cabbage, celery, and onions.
  32. 32Add cabbage, celery, and onions.
  33. 33Add cabbage, celery, and onions.
  34. 34Cover veggies with noodles.
  35. 35Cover veggies with noodles.
  36. 36Cover veggies with noodles.
  37. 37Pour in 1/3 cup water and cover wok with lid.
  38. 38Pour in 1/3 cup water and cover wok with lid.
  39. 39Pour in 1/3 cup water and cover wok with lid.
  40. 40Steam for 1-2 minutes.
  41. 41Steam for 1-2 minutes.
  42. 42Steam for 1-2 minutes.
  43. 43Uncover lid, pour in sauce mixture over the noodles.
  44. 44Uncover lid, pour in sauce mixture over the noodles.
  45. 45Uncover lid, pour in sauce mixture over the noodles.
  46. 46Using chopsticks, toss until noodles are coated for about 2 minutes.
  47. 47Using chopsticks, toss until noodles are coated for about 2 minutes.
  48. 48Using chopsticks, toss until noodles are coated for about 2 minutes.
  49. 49Add bean sprouts and green onions.
  50. 50Add bean sprouts and green onions.
  51. 51Add bean sprouts and green onions.
  52. 52Toss one more time.
  53. 53Toss one more time.
  54. 54Toss one more time.
  55. 55Serve and enjoy!
  56. 56Serve and enjoy!
  57. 57Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry squared wheat noodles
  • 1 lb dry squared wheat noodles
  • 1 lb dry squared wheat noodles
  • 5 quarts water (for boiling)
  • 5 quarts water (for boiling)
  • 5 quarts water (for boiling)
  • Neutral oil, I use avocado
  • Neutral oil, I use avocado
  • Neutral oil, I use avocado
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • 6 drops yellow food coloring
  • 6 drops yellow food coloring
  • 6 drops yellow food coloring
  • 2 Celery stalks, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 2 Celery stalks, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 2 Celery stalks, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced into strips
  • 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced into strips
  • 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, washed
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, washed
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, washed
  • 1 cup green onions, cut into 3inch pieces
  • 1 cup green onions, cut into 3inch pieces
  • 1 cup green onions, cut into 3inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 0.25 tsp ground white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp ground white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp ground white pepper
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 0.33 cup water
  • Neutral cooking oil
  • Neutral cooking oil
  • Neutral cooking oil

Equipment

Woksheet panchopsticks

Tips

  • Cook noodles a little less than the instructions say.
  • Drizzle oil over cooked noodles on a sheet pan to prevent sticking.
  • Use high heat when adding noodles to the wok to prevent sticking.
  • Food coloring is used to make the food look more appetizing.