Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin mein (cantonese noodles)
  • 3/4 c. soy sauce
  • 1/4 c. peanut oil
  • 2 c. mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 c. Oriental style sesame oil
  • Szechuan chili oil or possibly Mongolian fire oil
  • 2 whole chicken breasts
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely minced
  • 1 sweet red pepper, coarsely minced
  • 1 can (8 ounce.) sliced bamboo shoots, liquid removed
  • 1 jar or possibly can (6 ounce.) miniature corn on the cob, liquid removed and thickly sliced
  • 1/2 c. minced fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 1/2 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed, cut into julienne slices, and blanched till tender crisp, then cooled in ice water and liquid removed
  • Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish
  • Lightly toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method

  • Skin, bone, and halve chicken breasts.
  • Poach and cold.
  • Cut into bite size pcs.
  • Cook noodles in 4 qt boiling water till very al dente (3 to 4 min).
  • Drain and toss in very large bowl with 1/2 c. soy sauce and peanut oil.
  • Cold to room temperature, stirring occasionally to coat noodles thoroughly.
  • Combine mayonnaise with mustard, sesame oil, remaining 1/4 c. soy sauce, and chili oil to taste.
  • Chill till ready to use.
  • Add in chicken, green onions, carrots, sweet pepper, bamboo shoots, miniature corn, and minced coriander to noodles.
  • Mix gently but thoroughly with hands.
  • Add in mayonnaise mix and blend well.
  • Cover and chill till ready to serve, preferably overnight.
  • About 30 min before serving remove noodle mix from refrigerator and toss in snow peas adding a little extra soy sauce and peanut oil or possibly mayonnaise if noodles seem dry.
  • Garnish with coriander sprigs and sesame seeds.
  • Pass additional soy sauce and chili oil at table.
  • Serves 6 as main course; 10 to 12 as salad course.