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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? COOKWARE WE USE/LOVE ?

– Electric Burner: https://geni.us/electricburner
– Non-Stick Wok: https://geni.us/nonstickwok
– Carbon Steel Wok: https://geni.us/carbonsteelwok
– Non-Stick Pan: https://shrsl.com/305jb
– Carbon Steel Pan: https://shrsl.com/305j9
– Stainless Steel Skillet: https://shrsl.com/305j8
– Cookware Set: https://shrsl.com/305j7
– 8 Quart Pot: https://shrsl.com/305j6
– Cookware Collections: https://shrsl.com/305j5

– Pan Protector: https://shrsl.com/305j0
– Carbon Steel Seasoning Wax: https://shrsl.com/305iz

? KNIVES WE USE/LOVE ?
– Dad’s 40 year old Chinese Chef Knife: https://geni.us/dadschefknife, https://geni.us/Vtjn
– Chef Knife: https://shrsl.com/305is
– Santoku Knife: https://shrsl.com/305iu
– Starter Knife Set: https://shrsl.com/305iw

– Sharpening Stone Set: https://shrsl.com/305iy

?? KITCHEN ACCESSORIES WE USE/LOVE ??
– Magnetic Knife Strip (storage): https://shrsl.com/305j3
– Cutting Board: https://shrsl.com/305j2
– Instant Read Thermometer #1: https://geni.us/bluetooththermometer
– Instant Read Thermometer #2: https://geni.us/wirelessthermometer
– Food Scale: https://geni.us/ourfoodscale

? DAD’S SPECIAL INGREDIENTS ?

If you don’t live near an Asian market, you buy these online / on Amazon:
– Sesame Oil: https://geni.us/kkmsesameoil
– Soy Sauce: https://geni.us/kkmsoysauce
– Tamari (Dark Soy Sauce substitute): https://geni.us/kkmtamari
– Rice Cooking Wine: https://geni.us/ZHJK
– Oyster Sauce: https://geni.us/kkmoystersauce
– Vegetarian Oyster Sauce: https://geni.us/kkmoystersauceveg
– Chili Oil: https://geni.us/DX1vm
– Hoisin Sauce: https://geni.us/lmBz0
– Chicken Bouillon: https://geni.us/2Eu7CU
– Shaoxing Cooking Wine: https://geni.us/M93Zer

Options for Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
– https://geni.us/evyhI
– https://geni.us/nf17

Options for Gluten Free Oyster Sauce
– https://bit.ly/gfoystersauce
– https://geni.us/C9ABB

? MY CAMERA GEAR! ?
– My Workhorse Camera: https://geni.us/DAeHJ
– My Lens for Wide Shots: https://geni.us/cLfu64x
– My Lens for Detail Shots: https://geni.us/9aDaf5
– My Macro Lens: https://geni.us/bzn6Vy
– My Main Light: https://geni.us/ZK5XVe
– My Light Softbox: https://geni.us/PmOs8FK
– My Camera Slider: https://geni.us/BUd8

Note: These links are affiliate links, which means that if you use our links to purchase these ingredients, our family earns 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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⏲ 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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? 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
Copyright Chillhop Music – https://chll.to/4ca8cc15

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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