🍜 Dad's Cantonese Chow Mein (豉油王炒面)

Watch Daddy Lau teach us how to make Cantonese Chow Mein, also known as supreme soy sauce chow mein.

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🍴 RECIPE + INGREDIENTS🍴

Check out our blog for an adjustable list of ingredients and step-by-step videos:
https://madewithlau.com/recipes/cantonese-chow-mein

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🔗 LINKS MENTIONED 🔗

- Shrimp Chow Fun (虾炒乐趣): http://youtu.be/gKw8jMn9Zmo
- Longevity Noodles / Veggie Lo Mein: http://youtu.be/LrjNFtgSXks
- Chinese Broccoli: http://youtu.be/zi3FB2NtLCc

- How soy sauce is made - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMmyamL4VGw
- Steaming rack with holes: https://amzn.to/2P1TSdW
- Steaming rack: https://amzn.to/3vuYZ74

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- Mapo Tofu with Chicken: http://youtu.be/0O59yp2y_Rw
- Ginger Fried Rice: http://youtu.be/FBScXlydaa8
- Egg Flower Soup: http://youtu.be/rYfKOmR23f0
- Rainbow Chicken Stir Fry: http://youtu.be/KQt46S1O72Y
- Steamed Egg: http://youtu.be/JAo99RBfmT4
- Moo Shu Pork: http://youtu.be/0ASmeax5t5w
- Taro Cake: http://youtu.be/SNjFzm_5dW0
- Steamed Spare Ribs: http://youtu.be/rdCVFlSWCMI
- Chicken Congee Recipe: http://youtu.be/t2SahnNVULA
- Zhong Zi: http://youtu.be/8mwimImAFwg
- Red Egg and Ginger: http://youtu.be/cCP8lC0E0rU
- Hot and Sour Soup: http://youtu.be/dBXeW0vyiNc

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📙 THE STORY 📙

Now retired, my dad has over 50 years of experience as a Chinese chef. Everything he makes is SO GOOD. You won't regret trying this recipe!

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⏲ CHAPTERS ⏲

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - The backstory on soy sauce chow mein
01:06 - Noodles: fresh vs steamed
01:50 - Noodles: distinguishing between Chinese egg noodles
02:18 - Steam the noodles
02:50 - Chop ingredients
03:52 - Prepare sauce
04:37 - A quick primer on soy sauce
05:58 - Steaming noodles vs boiling noodles
06:57 - Dunk in boiling water
07:13 - Drain the noodles, separate, cool
07:40 - Heat wok, start cooking
08:43 - Secrets for making chow mein
09:39 - Flip noodles, add oil
11:29 - Add veggies, flavors
13:37 - Plate
14:05 - Meal Time!
15:03 - All about noodles + getting the perfect texture
17:24 - Dad’s favorite soy sauce brand?
17:56 - Why this dish doesn’t come with meat + naming philosophy
19:15 - Did you eat this in China?
19:51 - Restaurant vs homemade chow mein
21:40 - On Wok Hei
22:32 - As long as you’re happy!

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🍜 MY DAD'S SPECIAL INGREDIENTS 🍜

If you don't live near an Asian market, most or all of what my dad uses in this recipe can be found on Amazon:
- Kadoya Sesame Oil: https://amzn.to/3c7EOTu
- Pearl River Bridge Superior Light Soy Sauce: https://amzn.to/32EAsQu
- Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce: https://amzn.to/3hLGUtm
- Pearl River Bridge Superior Dark Soy Sauce: https://amzn.to/3jtjwSa

I've also included some other Chinese kitchen essentials, used in many of my dad's other recipes:
- Koon Chun Hoisin Sauce: https://amzn.to/2RYiFO0
- Michiu Rice Cooking Wine: https://amzn.to/3oy7dHq
- Lao Gan Ma Chili Oil: https://amzn.to/2K1h3Ta
- Lee Kum Kee Chicken Bouillon: https://amzn.to/3iTr9ll
- Shaoxing Cooking Wine: https://amzn.to/3hY9rMA
- Chinese Sausage / Lap Cheung: https://amzn.to/37aOYlV
- Dried Shrimp: https://amzn.to/3lQyAuH
- Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (soak for 15-20 minutes in warm water before slicing): https://amzn.to/2IR6AJd
- Dried Wood Ear Fungus (a few options, depending on what's in stock):
https://amzn.to/3cHYFc1
https://amzn.to/36jgm0o​
https://amzn.to/36vx1OH

Options for Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
- Wan Ja Shan Vegetarian Mushroom Oyster Sauce: https://amzn.to/346UC5V
- Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Stir Fry Sauce: https://amzn.to/3mkdDrU

Options for Gluten Free Oyster Sauce
- Wok Mei: https://amzn.to/380thnp

These links are affiliate links, which means that if you use our links to purchase these ingredients, Amazon pays my family a small amount for the sale - at no extra cost to you. If you use these links, we really appreciate the support!

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💛 OUR FAMILY 💛

Learn more about the Lau family, and why we started this channel + blog:
https://madewithlau.com/family

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🎵 OTHER CREDITS 🎵

Intro Flute Music - Performed by Daddy Lau
Copyright Chillhop Music - https://chll.to/49e6fa9c
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Overhead Camera Rig built by P.Oak - https://www.instagram.com/p.oak.co/
Chinese Subtitles by Wynee Pan - https://www.instagram.com/gotchacafenyc

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