My Favorite Noodles
Stir-Fried Noodles
Chow mein (/ˈtʃaʊ ˈmeɪn/ and /ˈtʃaʊ ˈmiːn/,
simplified Chinese: 炒面; traditional Chinese: 炒麵; Pinyin:
chǎomiàn) is a Chinese dish made from stir-fried noodles with
vegetables and sometimes meat or tofu.
Over the centuries,
variations of chǎomiàn were developed in many regions of China;
there are several methods of frying the noodles and a range of toppings
can be used. It was introduced in other countries by Chinese immigrants.
The dish is popular throughout the Chinese diaspora and appears on the
menus of most Chinese restaurants abroad. It is particularly popular in
India, Nepal, the UK, and the US.