Thank you, thank you. I recognize the increasing representation in media in the last ten years and perhaps the narrative is (very) slowly starting to change, but nowhere are we close to being truly seen/accepted/understood, as a collective and as individuals. That being said, I still found it jarring it read Jenny’s avgolemono (a traditional Greek soup) recipe that took short cuts on a bunch of steps. Then add the sauce to thicken the mixture. I hadn’t realized that Hsiao-Ching Chou had a book – I’m going to order it right now! Any time is a good time for a bowl of Hong Kong-style Instant Noodle. The Mandarin name translates roughly to ‘double-sided golden-brown.’ Cooked noodles are then fried in the shape of a cake, which then serves as a canvas for mixed stir-fried vegetables and protein in a gravy-like sauce. Coat a wok/non-stick pan bottom with a 1 mm - 2mm layer of vegetable oil. Not that most of us need much of an excuse to eat pan-fried noodles, but lucky for us we have two excellent ones this week…. Why wouldn’t she write a blog post about this dish? For brands – Y&Y instant egg noodle or Six Fortune noodles will do and are pretty widely available, or Farkay, but for some reason I never have much luck with Farkay. My husband and many of my friends have been frightened and angered by the hateful and violent acts. Looked awesome on the plate and tasted like a real asian dish. Already made this 3x and I can’t wait to have it again. Serve. Add 2 cups stock and let cook covered about 2 minutes same heat. I’m sure COJ didn’t mean to offend but there are a ton of Asian writers in north america (and around the world) who love this dish and who would have been honoured to showcase what lunar new year really means to them. Copyright © 2012–2021  Savoring Spoon. For this recipe in particular I decided rumple the noodles up right when the got to the oiled pan, and continue stir frying until every noodle was crispy. Cuisine Chinese. 1 cup julienned carrots Visit the Privacy Policy from Savoring Spoon. It’s ridiculous. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. The broth at the legedary Mak's Noodles in Hong Kong is supposedly made of dried flounder, dried shrimp, and pork bones. Fry the noodles by stirring frequently. To make the topping, preheat a wok over high heat until wisps of smoke rise from the surface. As Olive Kitteridge said, "There's no such thing as a simple life." I hear you. Thank you for *not* doing that. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. “Chu is my married name and as an athiest Jew, being Chuish is my very favorite thing.”. Next post: Guilin | Yangshuo Honeymoon Trip. At this time of the year, many brands and influencers will make Lunar New Year-themed posts without mentioning the attacks against Asian American community. { 6 comments… read them below or add one }, Great recipe! As an Asian living in Hong Kong and dating an Asian-American in the Bay Area, thank you for highlighting and acknowledging the attacks. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, and cook the Hong Kong Style Egg Noodles for 1 minute. Is there a direct payment from Cup of Jo? In the past I have left them for just 1-2 minutes too much and made the mistake of using medium-high heat the whole time, causing the noodles to burn and turn black and ashy in taste. Brought a big smile to my face =). As an Asian American I’m so used to feeling invisible that I’m surprised (pleasantly so!) Stir briefly to heat through and blend. From the perspective of food, when I think back to growing up in the 70’s, culturally diverse meals were totally mainstream USA, we ate those boxed Chow Mein mixes with the pre-fried noodles as often as we had ‘Mexican’ Old El Paso boxed tacos or enchiladas, lol. I wanted to clarify, bringing awareness of the Asian American violence to the attention of your readers. To begin with, Friday is Lunar New Year, a holiday celebrated by 2 billion people across many countries in Asia, including Vietnam, Tibet, South Korea, Vietnam and China. I hope your editorial team might consider using your considerable reach on a post on the latest surge of violence against Asians. Soak the egg noodles in hot water for 3-5 minutes Once the noodles have separated, drain the water and allow to dry (preferably overnight for best results) Wash the bean sprouts and place in a prep bowl … I was just thinking about her the other day and wondering what she is doing now. Another commenter already mentioned it already, but the ReplyAll podcast covering the Bon Appétit workplace controversy is definitely worth a listen- https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/dvhzkdo. Add the vegetable oil and heat until the surface starts to shimmer. Drain. As an Asian-american I appreciated this post . We can celebrate food and people while still advocating for better treatment of these communities. It should be boiling at the end. So you should have both eyes straight on the noodle as you are cooking it and be a diligent noodle stir-er because these noodles will cook in just under five minutes at medium heat. Makes 4 servings, For the noodles Seafood and vegetable stir fry on top a bed of crispy, crunchy hong kong style noodles. Jenny is a food writer for the blog. The violence against Asian Americans—particularly against the most vulnerable in the community (elders and low-income Chinatown residents)—has been shocking and horrific. This dish is one of my all-time favorites and I hope you like it too. What are you making? Hong Kong style noodles with chicken and vegetables. As an Asian Canadian, I am so relieved to see the editor’s note at the bottom. A Cup of Jo is a daily lifestyle site for women. Vegetable oil, for frying, For the topping Great recipe for Hong Kong Beef Noodle. It’s been devastating to hear about such senseless, heartbreaking violence, and I felt so seen when you posted the note. It's okay if the wok contents look soupy at this step!**. And thank you for calling it Lunar New Year (as opposed to Chinese New Year)! This is what I was trying to convey with my long, haha, comment. The recipe note from Hsaio-Ching: “My father loved this dish. Cook the noodles for about 2 minutes. I don’t mean disrespect to jenny & the column she has here, but I agree that it was a missed opportunity to highlight not just a recipe but also the perspective of someone who celebrates this holiday. Hi, this is KP Kwan. The same noodles can be cooked in broth to make noodles soup with all kinds of meat. Add the thawed seafood and toss 1 minute. Bring to a boil. Thanks for watching my how to cook Hong Kong Style Pan Fried Noodles video tutorial! 1 tbsp minced garlic. And thanks for the recipes! ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder. there are also SO many food blogs & cookbook writers that come to mind- just one cookbook, maangchi, the woks of life, tiny urban kitchen, hetty mckinnon (I met her at a fundraiser and she is just so warm and lovely), amy & jacky/pressurecookrecipes are just a few. Thank you for giving people a space to learn about, discuss and process all of these difficult things COJ, it means so much to me and I know I’m not alone in feeling that. Make your sauce: 1/2 cup stock + 2 tablespoons corn starch + 2 teaspoon sugar+ 1 tsp sesame oil + 1 tsp fish sauce. so happy you like it! ), I am still white and subject to many more privileges on that basis. When butter melted break egg into pan. Yum!!! Personally I find it bizarre that racism is an issue in the US. It is a food that honestly nobody I knew who wasn’t Greek in America knew about until what seems like very recently, and there is no way, as a nonGreek person, she has the experience or associations we have growing up eating it with our families. Course Main Course, Soup. Ethan Wong. 2 thumbs up for highlighting Lunar NY and the growing anti-Asian violence as well as providing a link to donate. Although I used to live in China, I’ve actually never had this while I lived in China since I lived in Northern China and this is a dish that’s been perfected in Southern China, notably Hong Kong probably does this dish the best – hence the name. Thank you so much. The noodles are so crispy in fact, they tangle on each other and the finished product is still one body just like the disc method would be. How awful. They’re decently close for thickness if not texture. And thank you COJ for highlighting what is happening here in the Bay Area. Those of us with white privilege can, should, and will speak out more against hate in all it’s forms! ¼ teaspoon sesame oil I am asian and am in no way, shape or form offended by anything in this post. I had the same feelings when reading this post. Korean food is one that whole family likes. The reality is, even if minorities wanted to assimilate, our lived experience is really different. Let the skillet heat for several minutes until it … The pros are pretty but ones from your kitchen inspiring. The intersection of textures and flavors — crunchy-chewy noodles, crisp-yet-tender vegetables, savory sauce — is a joy to eat.” For future posts about Asian cuisine, may I suggest Sohui Kim, the owner of both the Good Fork and Insa in Brooklyn. As an Indian American, I feel like this was an appropriate way to share a different culture’s cuisine, as credit was given to the author. We each have traveled internationally but as well also had personal friends – in the US – with a variety of cultural backgrounds via organic social interaction. Shrimp Chow Mein: Recipe Instructions. Place rolled noodles into a tray that has been dusted with flour. I am so sorry people experience the type of racism you experienced and it still shocks me that it happens in the US. Asian food is our favorite here! Cantonese wonton noodle soup, the easy way. 300g skinless chicken breast, cut into 0.5cm slices. Once noodles are crispy all the way and very lightly browned, turn off the pot, and put the noodles on the serving plate. It still is! We publish several sponsored posts each month, which are always labeled at the top. For the top of the noodle I cooked some shrimp, scallops, and squid with vegetables. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, making sure it gets well mixed with the sauce and vegetables. Difficulty Medium. Because it is pre-boiled you also save one step. 1. I like to boil a piece of vegetable bouillon in 3 cups water. Place half of the noodles in the pan, making sure to arrange the noodles in a disc. Secret family recipes and a salad that cures homesickness, (Photos by Clare Barboza. I know it’s not the same, because while I am from an ethnic minority (Greek Cypriot, there are very few of us! This is important representation on such a well-regarded blog. Also, serious props to the editors for the note about the violence against elderly Asians in SF. It’s great that you are open to so many new cuisines, and I hope you can see that each new food you bring into your life also has a people and a culture it arose from. Add egg noodles; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Thanks for tying the holiday, this recipe, a cookbook, and current events all into one, well done, Jenny. Add sprouts and green onions to wok. One thing I realized while practicing this noodle, was that using the proper kind of egg noodle saves you a lot of time! Give it one last stir, then pour it over the noodles. I want to see more national campaigns that promote religious freedom and racial equality. It was also incorrectly categorized as vegetarian and left out a lot of important steps that include, very importantly, boiling a chicken. Hope to see more food posts from writers that represent the cultures being highlighted in future! Be sure to get the beef tenderloin for this dish for succulent slices of beef, and oh yes! Add noodles; cook, stirring, 1-2 min. Damned if they do, damned if they don’t. I think that it may have been a little better for Jenny to introduce Hsiao-Ching Chou and then she could have taken it from there describing her own traditions and the importance of Lunar New Year and the food. Are you celebrating the New Year? As a child I was taught the America was a melting pot of cultures and people and beliefs and I fully believed that. I legit don’t understand the criticism here. overall I appreciated the post, and thanks for continuing a conversation. Thank you for your thoughtful response, Jo, and especially for the editor’s note about the increase in attacks against the Asian community. I had not heard about the Bay Area attacks. Also thank you for the donation link. That’s where the noodles come in — they are traditionally on the table to symbolize longevity. Mix with spatula for 1 minute as you see the sauce thicken. ), Honestly any egg or flour Chinese noodles will do, and fresh are nice but can be hard to find. Hong Kong Noodle Recipes | Heviz's | ISBN: 9781523936168 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. I’m not saying food and recipes shouldn’t be shared or modified, because that too is what cooking is about, but something feels wrong and appropriative when it’s on a blog like this and wasn’t written by someone who actually grew up cooking and eating it. Add about ⅛ inch of vegetable oil to a heavy 8- or 9-inch skillet, such as a cast iron. Love noodle soups? I do still greatly appreciate this post and bringing the violence against Asian Americans to your readers. The folks from Woks of Life, or really anyone. I appreciate her writing and her recommendation of the cookbook. Serve while hot. I’d add some salt next time, but I’m pleased with this recipe. Especially with the idea for Jenny to introduce or have an interview with Hsaio-Ching Chou. Then, return bean sprouts and chives to wok. Servings 4 people. Those flavors! Drain, rinse in cold water, and spread the noodles out to drain further. MY VERSION SIMPLE STIR FRY NOODLE FLAVOURFULL BEEF STRIP INSPIRED BY HONGKONG CAFE LOVING IT Thank you for sharing . Note that I’m ethnically Korean and was really into juicing at that point. I had not heard that, and I am appalled and donated. The post indicates that they will be. 1 dab butter. 500g chow mein noodles. Another popular protein is deep fried tofu, which you can buy already fried at your local Asian Store. Subscribe to Savoring Spoon's email updates! This was my initial thought as well, Ann! I’ve been experimenting with this dish for a while after first trying it in a restaurant a few years ago. Thank you for your contributions to Cup of Jo, they bring many of us joy and inspire us to try new things. I agree with Ann. bring a sense of connectedness in these socially distanced/isolated times. June 27, 2020 . Thank you for using your platform to help bring awareness to the racist crimes against Asians, and for posting a way to take action. 6 cups water Turn your pan to medium-low for a slow fry that evenly crips everything. Elsa Lock. I love this lunar new years post PLUS bringing more attention to all of the recent anti-asian racism. I’m Asian American, and when I was a kid, the mosaic paradigm (vs. melting pot) was what was taught in school because it allowed people from different backgrounds to come together and still preserve their culture and identity. Best Noodles in Hong Kong, China: Find 110,203 Tripadvisor traveller reviews of THE BEST Noodles and search by price, location, and more. But! I hope to continue seeing posts that highlight BIPOCs and also hearing from more diverse voices. This could be a feature Jenny does with other food writers in the future. 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water 5 replies to "Beef chow fun – How to cook quick & easy Hong Kong noodles" KP Kwan. Ethan Wong. It is everything I want in a pan-fried noodle dish: Crispy-chewy, salty-stewy, vegetable-packed, centerpiece-worthy and meatless. As an Asian-American, really glad to read about Lunar New Year and the Asian-American attacks. think u should try this alternative ;) When I first started reading, my heart felt heavy because I have been processing the anti-asian attacks during the week leading up to celebrating Lunar New Year — and the grief is so complicated. Thank you for alerting all of us to these crimes. Thank you for all that you do and please know your articles (and the comments section!) Pour the contents from the first bowl with the oyster sauce into the work. Thanks for posting it. Add the soy sauce mixture and toss continuously for a couple minutes. Spread … We have awesome stir-fry Hong Kong noodles in Singapore tho. Add the snow peas, bean sprouts, soy sauce, black bean garlic sauce, and water. To make the noodles, bring the water to a boil in a medium pot. Hong Kong Crispy Noodles are a Chinese restaurant classic, featuring vegetables and protein cooked in broth, atop a bed of fried egg noodles. 120ml rapeseed oil. ‘We also will be posting more links later this week. It’s so easy to get kids to eat lots of vegetables with this type food too. Fry the noodles by stirring frequently. The second fantastic excuse we have is this recipe from Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food, an amazing new cookbook by Hsiao-Ching Chou. I’ll be trying this! Chu is my married name and as an athiest Jew, being Chuish is my very favorite thing. This was my absolute favorite dish growing up. Scoop egg out. Ramen noodles are a much better sub for texture though if you have any instant packs to use up. With this method I noticed the center of my noodle disc would be soft and kind of under-cooked, even if I heated both sides quite slow – and especially if I used a whopping amount of noodles. I’m going to think about this with Jenny and really appreciate the thoughtful feedback, as always. ), Here’s a pretty decent primer on the types that may help, and give a bit of extra context to the noodle prep directions. Thank you! It’s heartbreaking and monstrous in every possible way. 1 cup bean sprouts The recipe in this post produce a crispy pan-fried version that is very popular in Hong Kong and beloved by many. I also loved this growing up but since we were a spectacularly average white family we had it from the box. Prepare your vegetable stock. The result speaks for itself. We also will be posting more links later this week. 1 egg. I make this frequently at home too! 4.67 from 3 votes. The celebrations are slightly different in many Asian countries. Boil a small pot of water over medium heat. Add the rest of the scallions and toss the mixture again for another 1 to 2 minutes until you … CoJ has always been a place where I can count on a thoughtful take on the latest political happenings. June 21, 2020 . You can see the types used in the image below. Church groups were often responsible for sponsoring refugee’s from cultures around the world – often Black or Asian. The Mandarin name translates roughly to ‘double-sided golden-brown.’ Cooked noodles are then fried in the shape of a cake, which then serves as a canvas for mixed stir-fried vegetables and protein in a gravy-like sauce. I remember when she was the food editor at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ages ago and I was really sad when she left because I always really looked forward her column. As an Asian American I personally am not at all offended by this recipe, I feel seen and nostalgic excitement. If COJ had said nothing, people would be mad they didn’t acknowledge it. After the noodles are uniformly golden brown, add the bean sprouts and toss. Heat a large wok or a 16-18 inch skillet over high heat. Thank you for the feedback, Ann. Soy sauce and rice was a pantry staple. Super tired of this uprising of backwards ‘culture’. I am so worried about the health and safety of my family and friends as well as my own. (I’ve used fettucine in a pinch with my grandma’s version of this! 8 oz is half package cooked hong kong noodles (see photos above)*. I love that these noodles remind me of my dad. I wasn’t offended, and I appreciate that LNY – which is a biiiiiig deal for some of us/our families in the way end of the year holidays are in the US – was mentioned. These are the ways we support Cup of Jo, and allow us to run the site and engage with this community we truly love. TasteHongKong March 13, 2011 . Our family did experience different cultures, food was merely the introduction. Thank you. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. @fish, But sounds like you were happy persuading them, haha! Every recipe I have tried was delicious and so well explained, I have made dumplings from scratch with great success following her instructions. Some will evaporate or turn into small bubbles, so starting about 3 cups will make sure you have enough. Lesley Mak, owner of new Bib Gourmand entrant Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop in Hong Kong, shares the recipe for their signature wontons. Thought this was a missed opportunity . I always appreciate this blogs willingness to improve and take readers suggestions. Cook Time 1 hr. Swirl in sauce, and stir well with noodles. That same lack of accent got me an apartment after a phone interview only to have it retracted when I showed up because ‘Chinese people fry too much food’. The noodles are pan-fried so that they brown just slightly, and the best noodles are crispy through and through – even in the center of the noodle disc! Food is a great place to start because nothing brings people together as easily or enjoyably. Our favorite Chinese Noodle Soup, is especially quick and easy from start to finish, click the link to get a rundown of the recipe. That said, a bit of praise and appreciation for this post – I very much appreciate the shoutout for this holiday and for bringing awareness to discrimination and hate crimes against Asian Americans, which has been occurring across the US to people of all ages. Didn’t quite follow the recipe (lots of shrimp but no other seafood; one cup of broth, not two; uncooked chow mien noodles), but LOVED the result. Fry on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden-to-dark brown but not burnt. It’s amazing!! This shrimp wonton noodle soup recipe is easy and delicious! Thank you so much.”. is it because of the harm done to an Asian writer who could have been hired to profile the dish, or is there a more generalized harm being perpetrated against the Asian population? 1 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce Hsaio-Ching’s cookbook looks fabulous! 8 snow peas, stemmed Keep the heat on high. Here are the details, if you would like to recreate my ideal Hong Kong-style wonton noodle soup at home. 60ml soy sauce, divided. Best Noodles in Hong Kong, China: Find 108,926 Tripadvisor traveller reviews of THE BEST Noodles and search by price, location, and more. I have been doing a news fast for the last two weeks to try and clear my head but stories of the racist attacks on Asian Americans have still reached me. Add butter. https://en.christinesrecipes.com/2013/05/hong-kong-zha-jiang-noodles.html *It is very helpful to use the exact type of noodles I have shown in the images (see the green and red packaging). I find that this brand of cooked egg noodles works best because I save the boiling time, it starts out not as soggy, and thus the noodle turns out crispier. What Are Your Family’s Signature Dinners? Add diced ginger and garlic "the aromatics" and stir fry 10-15 seconds, until you can smell the fragrance of both. My mouth is already watering. 2 stalks green onions, cut into 2-inch segments Jenny’s weekly column features recipes from different cookbook authors so here she featured one from Hsiao-Ching Chou’s new cookbook Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food, along with a quote from the author. 1 cup roughly chopped gai lan (Chinese broccoli) or other leafy green I took an online cooking class that Sohui taught via Dynamite Kitchen. Drain well and set aside. Cook the veggies in your wok till semi cooked (just stir 2 min medium high heat), tossing frequently with a spatula. It also cooks very fast! It’s a sacred 15-day celebration; and in normal, non-pandemic times, the hope is that people who live and work far from their hometowns can return to their families to pay respects and celebrate. Using a spider or a slotted spoon, remove brussel sprouts and shrimp. If you’re able, please join us in donating to the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Indomie Mi Goreng Instant Noodles Recipe. Cook around 2 mins until the whites are just set. Please consider put up own photos of dish as well. Since I am a BIG fan of Jenny’s and look forward to her posts, I also want to make sure we continue to support her amazing content. Authentic Hong Kong Cantonese style wonton noodle soup (雲吞麵) often serves in hot broth with fresh Cantonese egg noodles, wonton and leafy vegetables. We wanted to showcase her book and recipe. in any case the book and recipe look delish. As a long time COJ reader, I hate to bring this up but I question why a guest Asian writer couldn’t have written this instead, considering it’s lunar New Year and that it’s a HK dish? wah believe me it tasted so gd. We feature only items we genuinely love and want to share, and this is an arrangement between the retailer and Cup of Jo (readers never pay more for products). Hong Kong-Style Crispy Noodles When all noodles are made, heat a pot of water, adding 1 tsp of oil. This was my first time attempting crispy noodles and I’m so glad I did, I won’t be ordering this from take out anymore! I too am a long time reader, and wanted to echo’s Ann’s sentiments. ⅔ cup water Which, honestly, is what cooking is really about for a lot of people. over low heat. Once you select and prep your fillings, you stir fry till everything is almost cooked, then boil it in broth that you later thicken with cornstarch mix.