Cha Chiang Mien

cooking tips

cha chiang mien

My cooking tips for

the famous Chinese

peasant dish

Cha Chiang Mien

Pointers

Cooking oil - If you don't have sesame oil, substitute vegetable oil. Some type of oil is essential, because it helps keep the noodles from sticking together as they cook and as they sit in the serving bowl.

Cooking time - Do not overcook the noodles in step 2 or they will become mushy.

Tossing - When stir-frying in steps 4 and 5, constantly toss the ingredients in the oil in the bottom of the wok.

Black beans - Black bean sauce may be substituted for the black beans if it is not overly seasoned.

Serving suggestions

Nonsummer - Cha chiang mien is an ideal one-dish quick lunch for a nonsummer day.

Accompaniment - Serve the noodles with a hot clear soup.

Conclusion - End the meal with fresh fruit followed by tea.

Variations

Vegetables - Add to your preparation one or more of the following vegetables, cut into julienne strips: bamboo shoots, carrots, cucumbers, or white radishes. Bean sprouts are another possibility.

Chili oil - Substitute it for the sesame oil.

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