Jip Way Chow Mein: Crispy Cantonese Noodles with Savory Sauce

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Easy - for beginners

Description

Recreate the famous 'House Special' Jip Way Chow Mein from Lin Heung Restaurant in Victoria, BC, with this authentic copycat recipe. Enjoy perfectly crispy pan-baked noodles topped with a rich Cantonese-style sauce, generously loaded with squid florets, shiitake mushrooms, and fresh vegetables. A satisfying and flavorful homemade Chinese noodle dish.

Ingredients

  • SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 thumb of grated ginger
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup squid florets (~16)
  • 8 dried shitakes
  • 2 lb Bok Choy (6)
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 4 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 oz water
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 lb fresh chow mein
  • 2 green onions, cut in 1" strips

Method

Boil noodles for 5 minutes, drain. toss in 1 Tbsp oil and arrange on baking sheet in a birds nest. bake at 400 for 7-8mins, turn, bake 7-8mins until outer edges are crispy and browned.

While noodles are baking, in a wok or deep skillet add the sauce ingredients one at a time, cooking over high heat. Finish by adding cornstarch mixture to thicken and remove from heat.

Serve noodles, topped with sauce and green onions Suggestion: also top with sliced char siu pork

Tags

Chow mein  · Jip way  · Cantonese  · Chinese noodles  · Crispy noodles  · Seafood  · Squid  · Shiitake mushrooms  · Bok choy  · Noodle recipe  · Asian cuisine  · Homemade chinese food  · Savory
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