Chow Mein Sandwich
- 1 pound dried thin Chinese egg noodles
- Vegetable oil for deep frying, plus 2 tablespoons
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 large white onion, cut into long thin strips
- 2 stalks celery, trimmed and cut on the bias into thin pieces
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 ounces mung bean sprouts, well rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 4 hamburger buns, warmed
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the egg noodles until barely tender and still slightly firm.
- Drain, rinse under cold running water, drain, and pat dry.
- In a deep fryer, heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
- In 4 batches, add the noodles in a round strainer and cook until golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of the stock with the cornstarch, and stir to dissolve into a thin paste.
- In a large wok or heavy pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat.
- Add the onions, celery, and garlic, and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the bean sprouts and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of stock and stir to heat through.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the molasses and remove from the heat.
- To serve, place the bottom of 1 hamburger bun on each of 4 large plates lined with waxed paper.
- Place a fried noodle round on the bun and top with the chow mein.
- Top with the remaining hamburger buns and wrap tightly in the wax paper.
- Serve immediately.
thin chinese egg noodles, vegetable oil, chicken stock, cornstarch, white onion, stalks celery, garlic, bean sprouts, molasses, buns
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/chow-mein-sandwich-recipe.html (may not work)