chow mein
noun
: a seasoned stew of shredded or diced meat, mushrooms, and vegetables that is usually served with fried noodles
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Jerk chow mein is a fiery example of third-culture cuisine
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Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Also available are ginger beef over rice ($11.25), tofu and barbecue pork over rice ($10.95), and shrimp chow mein ($12.50).
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
Aromas from its classic dishes of honey walnut prawns, kung pao chicken, an assortment of chow mein and the famous banana cream pie continue to waft from the kitchen.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
Best Hong Kong Dining Best Hong Kong Dining offers a variety of fried rice, chow mein, chow fun and rice dishes for under $12.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
For those with a bigger appetite, the plated entrees, priced from $13.75 to $15.25, include Mongolian beef, honey walnut shrimp, kung pao chicken and chow mein noodles.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
As chefs continue to push the culinary envelope, things like sushi nachos, chow mein sandwiches, and taco salads are popping up on menus around the country.
—Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
Also, Indian and Chinese influences have made curries and chow meins part of the national menu.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Serve over chow mein noodles or rice.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2022
Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Also available are ginger beef over rice ($11.25), tofu and barbecue pork over rice ($10.95), and shrimp chow mein ($12.50).
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
Aromas from its classic dishes of honey walnut prawns, kung pao chicken, an assortment of chow mein and the famous banana cream pie continue to waft from the kitchen.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
Best Hong Kong Dining Best Hong Kong Dining offers a variety of fried rice, chow mein, chow fun and rice dishes for under $12.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024
For those with a bigger appetite, the plated entrees, priced from $13.75 to $15.25, include Mongolian beef, honey walnut shrimp, kung pao chicken and chow mein noodles.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
As chefs continue to push the culinary envelope, things like sushi nachos, chow mein sandwiches, and taco salads are popping up on menus around the country.
—Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
Also, Indian and Chinese influences have made curries and chow meins part of the national menu.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Serve over chow mein noodles or rice.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2022
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chow mein
noun
: a thick stew of shredded meat, mushrooms, and vegetables served with fried noodles
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