Chow mein

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Ingredients

225g dried or fresh egg noodles

1 tbsp sesame oil, plus 1 tsp

100g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into fine shreds

2½ tbsp groundnut oil

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

50g mangetout, finely shredded

50g Parma ham or cooked ham, finely shredded

2 tsp light soy sauce

2 tsp dark soy sauce

½ tsp freshly ground white pepper

½ tsp golden caster sugar

2 spring onions

2 tsp light soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

½ tsp freshly ground white pepper

Prep: 10 MINS
Cook: 20 MINS

Method

1)Cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 3-5 mins, then drain and put them in cold water.

Drain thoroughly, toss them with 1 tbsp of the sesame oil and set aside.

2)Combine the chicken with all the marinade ingredients and ½ tsp salt, mix well and then leave to marinate for about 10 mins.

3)Heat a wok over a high heat.

Add 1 tbsp of the groundnut oil and, when it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the chicken shreds.

Stir-fry for about 2 mins and then transfer to a plate.

Wipe the wok clean. Reheat the wok until it is very hot, then add the remaining groundnut oil.

When the oil is slightly smoking, add the garlic and stir-fry for 10 secs.

Then add the mangetout and ham, and stir-fry for about 1 min.

4)Add the noodles, soy sauces, pepper, sugar, spring onions and 1 tsp salt.

Stir-fry for 2 mins.

Return the chicken and any juices to the noodle mixture.

Stir-fry for about 3-4 mins or until the chicken is cooked.

Add 1 tsp sesame oil and give the mixture a few final stirs.

Put on a warm platter and serve immediately.

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