A vintage handwritten recipe for Subgum Chow Mein, made with chicken or turkey, oil, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, celery, Chinese cabbage, mushrooms, green pepper, green beans, scallions, garlic, sugar, chicken bouillon, cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, pepper, Chow Mein noodles, and toasted almonds.
How to make chow mein: Prepare noodles according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together: sesame oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Heat a large pan or wok on high heat. Add oil.
Make low carb chicken chow mein with cabbage noodles instead by skipping the shirataki or adding more shredded cabbage. You can also use edamame noodles or zucchini noodles.
What Makes This Chow Mein Dish Healthy? 1 While fresh yaki-soba noodles are not the lowest-calorie option, they are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium, and carbs. ... 2 Low sodium soy sauce contains a variety of antioxidants, protein, and is good for your digestive system. 3 Cooking with garlic is a no-brainer. ... More items...