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Shrimp and Chicken Chow Mein

 INGREDIENTS:

  1. Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless 250 gram
  2. Shrimp peeled and deveined 400 gram
  3. Egg Noodles or Spaghetti 300 gram
  4. Bell Pepper 1/2 sliced
  5. White Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp
  6. Salt as per taste
  7. Cabbage 1 cup sliced
  8. Mushrooms 1 cup sliced
  9. Onion 1/2 large sliced
  10. Light Soy Sauce 1 tbsp
  11. Oyster Sauce 1 tbsp
  12. Vegetable Oil 4 tbsp
  13. Garlic Cloves 5-6 minced

FOR SAUCE MIXTURE:

  1. Light Soy Sauce 2 tbsp
  2. Dark Soy Sauce 1 tbsp
  3. Vegetarian Oyster Sauce 2 tbsp
  4. Sesame Oil 1 tsp
  5. Sugar 1 tsp
  6. Black Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp 

METHOD:

Serving Size: 4-5

Boil a pot of water for noodles. Cook them until al dante  and strain immediately. Reserve 1 cup of the noodle water.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk all the ingredients for sauce mixture along with 1 cup of noodle water.
 
Slice chicken thigh into thin strips and add to a mixing bowl with light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper powder. Mix well and leave to marinade for 30 minutes.

Season the shrimp with salt and white pepper powder in a mixing bowl and set aside.

Heat a large wok over high heat and add 1 tbsp oil. Spread shrimp evenly and sear them for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Don't overcook the shrimp. Turn off the heat and remove them on a plate. Set aside.

In the same wok heat 1 tbsp oil over high heat and place the marinated chicken pieces. Stir fry until brown and nicely cooked. Remove and set aside.

Again heat 2 tbsp oil in the wok and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute and then add sliced onion, cabbage, red bell pepper and mushroom. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until there is no moisture on the bottom of the wok.

Add the cooked chicken, shrimp and noodles. Mix well and stir fry over high heat for few seconds. 

Lower the heat and add the sauce and drizzle sesame oil. At this stage taste and adjust the seasoning. Toss and sauté over high heat for 2-3 minutes.

Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds.

Serve shrimp and chicken chow mein immediately and enjoy.







 



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