Special Sub-Topic: Chow Mein - Using Your Noodle Authored by: kitten Sub-topic of: Food & Drink

In what country did Chow Mein actually originate?

China. Noodles, the main ingredient which makes Chow Mein what it is, are primary staples of Northern China, and secondary staples of the Southern part of China. It is believed by scholars that Chow Mein originated in the northern provinces.

If you order Chow Mein 'Hong Kong Style' instead of 'American Style', what would be omitted ?

Bean Sprouts. When it comes Chow Mein regionally, "Canadian Chow Mein" is very similar to "American Style Chow Mein", but with many more bean sprouts. "Hong Kong Style Chow Mein" omits the bean sprouts altogether. And unlike the others, it is served on a bed of crunchy fried noodles instead of the usual soft noodles.

This simple five ingredient recipe for Chow Mein; long noodles, shredded cabbage, chopped celery and bean sprouts stir-fried in a light soy sauce - comes from what Chinese restaurant chain that is headquartered in Rosemead, California.

Panda Express. Panda Express has over 600 locations throughout Puerto Rico, Japan and the United States. It has its headquarters in Rosemead, California.

One of the most unusual ways Chow Mein can be found served in America is?

Hot Sandwich. A Chow mein sandwich consists of a brown gravy based chow mein mixture placed on a hamburger bun and served hot. Because the bun dissolves, a knife and fork are a necessity to eat it. The Chow Mein Sandwich is thought to have originated in southeastern Massachusetts, possibly Fall River, sometime in the 1930's or 1940's, and can also be found on Chinese menus on Rhode Island.

Long noodles in Chow Mein traditionally symbolize what ?

Long Life. Asian noodles vary in width and can be anywhere from the length of a toothpick to a plastic coffee stirrer. Long noodles are usually served uncut in China and represent "long life". Fresh, they are often taken and displayed at gravesites, and they are also are popularly served at birthday celebrations for their symbolism.

Authentic Chow Mein calls for what kind of noodles?

Soft-Fried Noodles. Crisp or deep fried egg noodles are southern in origin and are served frequently in Chinese American restaurants, in what is known to Westerners as Chow Mein. The authentic version of Chow Mein, however, calls for soft-fried noodles, which are parboiled and reheated in a small amount of oil and tossed, then combined with various meats and vegetables.

What variety of Chow Mein consists of fine egg noodles and soup, and is served in a large tureen ?

Wo Mein or Wor Mein. Wo Mein, a soup, is served as a first course at banquets from a large tureen and garnished with shreds of smoked ham. The restaurant version may include slivers of chicken, pork, ham, shrimp, bamboo shoots, sliced mushrooms, snow peas and cabbage.

What variety of Chow Mein is actually a one-dish meal?

Yakko Mein or Yetcamein. Yakko mein refers to "an order of noodles" and is actually a one- dish meal served in individual soup bowls, and generally topped with sliced meats and vegetables, and then a rich, tasty broth is poured over all.

This 'Mein' means "tossed or mixed noodles" which are added directly to an already stir-fried vegetable combination. Which of the following would it be?

Lo Mein. Lo Mein uses parboiled noodles, previous drained dry and chilled, added the the meat and vegetables which have already been stir fried. These noodles, then heated through with the cooked combinations are more moist, having more of a sauce than Chow Mein.

In this tale by S. Enzie, 'Kitten's Nine Lives', what else does Kitten mention she loves BESIDES Chow Mein ?

A young lad named Ian. 'Kitten's Nine Lives' has a main character named Kitten, who falls in love with many things in her travels such, as rainbows, the moon, the stars and chow mein. She also falls in love with a young lad she only has ever met in her dreams, whose name is Ian.