chomiàn
Chomiàn is a transliteration of the Chinese 炒麵 (chǎo miàn), commonly Anglicized as chow mein. It refers to a family of Chinese dishes in which noodles are quickly stir-fried in a hot wok with oil, vegetables, and often meat or tofu. The dish is closely associated with Cantonese cuisine and has become widespread in Chinese communities worldwide, with many local adaptations.
There are two main presentation styles. Cantonese-style chow mein typically uses soft, well-coated noodles stir-fried with
In Chinese-American and other diasporic cuisines, chow mein varies in noodle type (egg noodles or plain wheat
Preparation notes: Noodles are usually parboiled or pre-cooked, then tossed in a hot wok with aromatics such
Etymology and usage: The name derives from the Chinese chǎo miàn, meaning fried noodles. Chow mein appears