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Ingredients: Chow Mein

 

 

  • 225g dried or fresh egg noodles

  • 1tbsp sesame oil

  • 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped

  • 50g carrots, shredded

  • 50g mangetout, trimmed and shredded

  • 1 red pepper, shredded

  • pinch sugar

  • 2tsp light soy sauce

  • 2tsp dark soy sauce

  • 1tbsp rice wine or dry sherry

Method: Chow Mein

  • Boil noodles

  • Warm the sesame oil and fry the vegetables until softened

  • Turn down the heat and add the soy, rice wine vinegar, garlic and coat

  • Drain the noodles, add to the container and tip over the veg

Homework:

 

​After i have demonstrated this dish and before you cook it, watch this video.

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In the lesson you will have a 'exit slip' to answer the questions i have noted below.

Questions:

These should be answered in full sentences and presented 

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1) What is the name of the noodles we are using ?

2) What is the name of the protein the allows the noodles to stretch and not snap ?

3)What area of the eatwell guide would you find noodles in ?

4) When the noodles are cooked what do they release that makes the water go cloudy?

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