Exactly! When I do eat out i try to order things i would not make myself at home or things that I know are alot of work or have rare ingredients that are hard to get.
@@michellezevenaar you get it, Michelle! I will gladly pay for time and resources for incredible food. But always feel like it’s highway robbery buying stuff like chicken lo mein!
I really like this “but cheaper” series. Josh is an obviously talented guy and I think these videos are helpful, especially with the cost of food going up. Thank you for doing this!
My son is 16. He and my blacksmith husband can eat $60 worth of food at Panda Express and still want more. I'm totally going to master this and bury them in it! Thanks so much for the vid. Love ya.
on behalf of all the men i would like to thank you and all the women who cook for the men in their life theres something magical in it ... miss moms food
Just tried this recipe with my new carbon steel wok from Made-in. Let me just say, I don’t ever want to order chicken chow mein at another restaurant. This is hands down my new favorite recipe to make at home! Thank you Josh! You make these videos super helpful, fun to watch and entertaining!
Chow Mien or Fried Noodle is literally one of the most versatile dish in Asian families. You can almost add or switch up any carbs, veggie or protein you like to this recipe and it will still taste good. Just the sequence.
Hey Joshua I'm a huge fan of yours and especially this series,I'm even thinking of trying a few recipes as I'll soon be in the UK for my further studies,i would love to know how a given set of 10-20 ingredients can make the most recipes with a few add ons and accompaniments,like a menu any student can afford to make from scratch thus keeping costs low,hope you see this comment,thanks,keep up the great content 💯💯🙌🏼🙌🏼
Not a complete answer to your question, but buying rice and pasta in bulk and experimenting with different rice and pasta dishes helps me in not spending too much money while still eating delicious and healthy meals
This! 👆i see comments saying that that’s exactly what’s in his book, but still I’d love if Joshie did a whole video on like planning a weeks worth of meals with some basic ingredients, a But Cheaper series ofc 😅
I did it with udon and fried egg. Air fried some tofu with soy sauce, sesame oil marinade, added corn starch to the tofu for crispiness. Was delicious thank you sir.
For stir frys my preference is to pre-slice everything before the wok is hot just so you dont have to go back and forth i usually prep stuff into containers based on when it gets chucked in and its on the counter by the stove and i just dump/remove as needed just my preference though but he recommends it at 2:54 and I swear by it.
I made this 4 times this week 😁 We don’t have chow mein noodles so I had to improvise and made it once with a packet of ramen noodles, twice with whole wheat pasta and once with regular pasta , might not be authentic but I did the best I can 🥹 I love it !
Don't eat too much of it, it causes indigestion and in general the flour used to make chowmin is not good for the body. Keep it down to once a month maybe
@@suryanshsharan4397 i think that's a myth. normal people can eat bread and pasta every day without issue. the biggest concern should be carb intake. its a different story if you have family history of celiac disease. intollerance to gluten causing allergic reaction in the guts. it will give you a bad time.
I made this today and it came out perfect!!! I have found that using exactly the same ingredients as Papa always works best 😊 I also play the video and follow him step by step and I haven't failed yet!!!
I learned to make this dish a few months ago and it has been a staple in my home. Super easy with a wok and quite versatile using different combos of veg and protein.
Made this with the vegetables I had available, and it was so good. Probably one of the best chowmein dishes I've had, and I eat a lot of Chinese food. The only thing I did differently was season my chicken with salt and pepper. Wasn't sure if you forgot to mention seasoning the meat, but I always do. Thanks for helping me up my chowmein game!
It's worth noting that you can totally use different meats in this (missed if he said that), and any veggies you have available, just cut small or sliced thinly. Great way to use up what you have in the fridge. 🥰
I actually JUST made it with some minor tweaks (due to my grocery store cheating me on a few things). No "chow mein" noodles, so I went with packaged udon (dry) and snow peas instead of bean sprouts. This was the first "youtube food" I ever made that met EVERYONE'S expectations at home. I tried a particular person's approach to brownies, but it wasn't everyone's favorite, this however allowed me to do some awesome things today. My sister didn't pass her driver's test, the instructor made some inappropriate comments so I ran to the store to grab these as a surprise gift after her crappy day. She had the biggest grin on her cheeks knowing that despite following this recipe, for the liberties I made, I actually made something filling, fun, and easy in the kitchen. Thanks Josh, you helped this weakass 26 year old college kid actually cook today.
I’ve just received Your book for Christmas and I’m in love! Making food using Your own preps, like herb butters, or stock actually makes a huge difference. Thank You for all the content!
I got it too! Jealous you've already committed to making your own stock, I 100% recommend that pickled red onion near the front of the book, it will now be permanently occupying a space in my fridge
Made this for some friends today. Thankfully, they helped me with the prep cutting. It went over really well. They loved the dish. There is something to be said about having a wok, though. Even using my largest teflo coated non-stick pan, you really begin to notice the mass of food you're dealing with once you add the noodles, especially at high heat. Might look into the woks made for convection ovens.
A decent-sized wok is a really excellent investment, I got mine when I was 23 and there are very few dishes I *don't* cook in it, obviously Asian dishes, curries etc, but I also use it to make a big batch of chilli, meat sauce, paella, risotto, it's like having a frying pan that doubles as a stew pot, especially if you can get one that comes with a lid. Best money I've ever spent, plus they are surprisingly easy to clean as long as you take care of it right away (even if you leave all the other dishes, be sure to rinse out the wok if it's the one thing you do), the non-stick on them is impeccable as long as you season them as shown in the video and only wash by hand as you would a cast iron. I recommend going big or going home, I've never regretted it as most dishes made in a wok freeze well, and if you ever do host for more than one or two people, you'll always have a pan that will do the job :)
Try the Cantonese restaurant-style! Fry the noodles to get them CWISPYYY then pour the sauce on top. You get a nice mix of crunchy and soft noodles for that nice textural contrast.
@@stumphubby3338 Islam is the only true religion. I want you to go to paradise after death and be protected from hell. But for that you have to accept Islam as your religion.
I made this at home and honestly changed like a whole lotta stuff and it was still incredible. The sauce I kept the same. Doubled the recipe used carrots, celery, and zucchini for the veg. And beef for the meat. Just use stuff I had on hand. Also, don’t have a wok. But it still turned out incredible
I actually worked at Panda Express for 3 years and I can say indefinitely that these look so much more appetizing. The store would actually condone never boiling the noodles and cooking them straight out of the bag over the cooked cabbage till thawed out, but in a pinch we would do it anyways and you could definitely see and taste the difference.
@@Zebadane Supposed to microwave them for two minutes actually. They come portioned out in a sealed plastic bag. But yeah then straight into the wok. Although I will say most of panda's stir frying techniques are pretty legit. Just don't ask how much sugar is in the orange sauce.
I finally made this. Followed your recipe completely. It’s honestly THE BEST chicken lo mein I have ever had in my life. The only difference is I used dark soy sauce near the end to get a good color but my god… so good!!!
@@naan2580 I know your trying to preach Islam as a Muslim, that dosent work.. you have to give reasons if you want to atleast have a chance, or try and preach in a better place
This receipe is amazing, I would recomend to stir fry the noodles by themselves a minute and toss the sauce in that point so the noodles soak that beauty, then add the garlic and minced ginger if you like, stir and throw everything on top an mix mix mix, so good
I've been using this recipe for last year, at least 2-3 times a month. I just simplify it a bit. Sometimes I use spaghetti noodles and 100% of times I use frozen vegetables. Once I meal prepped this for a whole week in an hour :D Love it! The sauce does the job.
something that i find i love about josh is his culinary authenticity. he always finds the best recipes because he is using true ingredients and techniques. what a guy.
@Eugene Islam is the only true religion. I want you to go to paradise after death and be protected from hell. But for that you have to accept Islam as your religion.
I love how this recipe got me on a solid start to making Chinese food from scratch. I've doubled it, opted in snow peas instead of celery, and serve it over rice instead of using noodles. Had to tone down the sesame oil as mine is super strong. Thanks Josh!
Honestly, this is what i love about cooking for cheap. While i love seeing people cook with amazing quality caviar and wagyu beef, I feel so much more respect for the chef when they can make an amazing meal out of cheap ingredients that anyone can get instead of making an amazing meal out of ingredients that might they rely more on quality ingredients instead of quality cooking.
quality ingredients goes a long way. i wouldnt knock that off. like if you used cheap 49ct ramen noodles packs instead of some higher quality noodles like joshua used, your dish could be a bit bodyless because of the cheap ramen noodles consistency. and idk, you dont eat wagyu or caviar everyday. these are special food items not meant to be eaten every day. these are special experiences.
In many cases though, "quality" is bullshit. It's a sliding spectrum of how rich people justify being "better." It used to be lobster was prison food in the Philippines. Then rich people altered the perception. Ox tails used to be Asian and poor black American food, real cheap. Now the price is ridiculous. My mother has been looking for "feed corn" for decades, but all that gets grown in the US now is sweet corn, which she isn't a big fan of... I like it, but I don't always want my corn sweet, and I'd like it fresh rather than shoved into bags to be frozen. How often do you eat "quality ingredients" throughout your life? Do you understand the work that gets put in? What about the waste? Seriously, look into Japanese specialty fruit. I donxt give a fuck how much work you put in, charging 26 dollars for a pear grown in a Buddha mold or auctioning 10 watermelons for $8,000 while purposely cutting and eliminating the others from the vine for a half a year is criminal.
This looks delicious I definitely will be making this. I just want to say your cookbook is amazing! It is very well thought out and I love the layout of everything all the images are great as well. I can hear you saying the words as I read it. Congratulations on a wonderful book!
Nice. The editor even regained sanity a little bit in this one. Thank you, it was slightly less terrible Mr. editor. And dear Joshua, thank you so much for this great recipe!
Since you’re yaki udon video I’ve been making noodles all the time and different variations of it. Really inspired me to start cooking again. Such a rewarding experience making something so simple so delicious 🤤
2.333 calories (for all 6 servings) noodles: 1120 oil: 361 chicken: 486 Garlic: 28 Carrot: 30 Celery: 15 Green onion: 6 cabbage: 78 (sauce) soy: 25 rice vinegar: 30 Hoisin: 100 sesame oil: 35 starch: 19 I just calculated this myself and thought maybe some other people would like to know :)
@@AJ-pv3kh Uh no, the period means the same thing numerically everywhere in modern and past world being math processes established. 2.333 is 2 units and .333 of a unit while 2,333 is 2333 units. You cant explain away the substantial difference of this error as Europe or whoever uses period instead of a comma. Now if the individual said 2.333 kCal then yes it means 2,333 calories. You do see Europe labels listing more often then not kCal units being a metric foundation.
@@1014p tysm uguys for helping me, you are both right, I was just in denial of not being able to eat the whole pan in one sitting so my mind decided it was less than 3 calories. Didn't think about it while typing ;p
I truly admire watching replications of Asian dishes. This "Chicken Chow Mein" includes lots of vegetables, sauce, and chicken. Plus, it is super easy to make and, at the same time, is a filling dish for more than one person. 🍜
Best part of this video is pointing out there are induction safe woks. Buying the wok was never the issue, it was the gas stove that presented a problem. Just assumed woks were a gas only type tool.
Based on current prices in a major city in Canada, the estimated cost for the ingredients in this recipe is around $20-$25. However, the cost may vary depending on the brand and quality of the ingredients, as well as the region and store where they are purchased.
Getting a wok with a cover after I broke my pan when I was in uni changed my cooking game. I used it for EVERYTHING: from fried rice to pancakes to stews. I did not have any other pan or pot (apart from my rice cooker) for all 3 years and I cooked my meals almost every day. It is cheaper to just get one wok and use it for everything; you CAN use it for everything.
BTW, everyone should have a carbon steel wok. It's not only the most versatile pan in a kitchen but also the most fun to use. Season it well and it will cook up meals wonderfully.
If you don’t like hoisin (like me) I used vegetarian oyster sauce with a bit of honey and sugar. Still gives depth and a little sweetness like the hoisin would
So I am fasting since three days now. But the prep for this dish is done and i cant wait to heat my castiron pan up to a nice red glow..and i will make my (pork)meat as tempura, to add a little crunch...love your cooking style
I'd love to see a But Healthier series, where instead of focusing on making delicious dishes cheaper, you make delicious dishes healthier and keep track of the macros.
ethan chlebowski does something like that. He makes food and then tries to find alternatives or things you can cut down on to make it healthier but keep the flavor.
Look into Greg Doucette and Remington James and there are also a few others. Just search your favorite fast food or meal with the word “anabolic” and your life will be forever changed.
be a great home cook hopefully not a chef as a profession spoiler alert: there's a reason every cook/chef is an alcoholic/drug addict it sux so hard m8
The difficulty with these cheap meals is that I can't but the exact measurements of the ingredients. I have to buy 500g even if I'm only using 30g. So, even if the food itself is worth $12, I've still spent like $25 - $30 on the ingredients. Usually fine for sauces which I will use before they expire but I'm probably going to end up having to bin the rest of the fresh food
Yeah, it is frustrating that a lot of fresh ingredients are sold in such large batches in super markets. I guess mostly because they are marketed towards 3-4 person families. Still, there is always the option to go to smaller, local markets and butchers to buy just what you need, freezing uncooked meats, and learning ways of keeping veg fresh for longer (you’d be surprised how long veg can last when you know how to store it). Also, planning meals so that you can use the veg/meat in more than one dish per week helps as well. I’m not the best at it, but planning ahead really does help.
I suggest freezing some. This reheats really well and really easily. You can also kill two birds with one stone and make this for dinner, then separate it into 2-3 containers for easy meal-prepped lunches.
you have to plan which can use for other menu, or sometimes just stir fried it. veggie stir fried is good with just soy sauce and oyster sauce(optional it's just umami sauce) add sesame oil and stir 1-2 time before plating, or you like a little spicy add dry chili but change soy sauce to fish sauce it's aroma go well with spicy thing than soy sauce or use both for noodles use dried one instead of freash because it's can store longer Ginger? stripe and stir fried with chicken/liver, onion , seasoned with soy sauce, a bit of sugar Bean sprout? Stir fried with Tofu(Vegan meal, yeahhhh)
Josh is so talented and inspiring in what he does Easy to follow and gives alternatives too. Here in Greece all the products at the super market have gone up in price and take outs even more. Keep it up and thank you 😁
I think chicken broth instead of water at the end would be a great tune-up to this recipe for sure, a little bit of oyster sauce for extra umami could be nice as well.
Thank you for showing us how to do this -- so cheaply. Makes me want to cook it very soon and become an expert on cooking this item. Because I love this so much.
Looks so good. Gonna have to try it! Would you be able to put the macros per meal (fat, protein, carbs, total cals) in future videos like this? Consistently awesome content !
Hi Josh, I have been a fan since the start of your RUclips channel I wanted to tell you keep putting in the work. I love how u put in some comedy with your vids and in your book. If anybody sees this comment pls go buy his book it is a great cookbook that will make you so happy. If you love cooking, you will love it. Thank you josh for the past couple of years, and Happy new Years, 2022 baby!
Joshua, it`s still morning over here, just saw your chicken chow mein receipe video & I`m getting ready to go grocery shopping for all your delish ingredients & I will be making this for dinner 2 nite! Thanks!
Always forget the drastic difference from Chow Mein in the Mass area to everywhere else in the US, this still looks amazing and I'll have to compare the two
I cooked an “expensive” version of this dish and it was absolutely delicious. I added rehydrated dried mushrooms and made the dish with rice noodles. Big thanks
@@der23 Islam is the only true religion. I want you to go to paradise after death and be protected from hell. But for that you have to accept Islam as your religion.
Great recipe. Quick and easy to follow. You could use thin spaghetti pasta noodles or regular spaghetti noodles will tastes the same as Chinese eggs noodles. Most eggs noodles have preservatives and fake colors. Thank you for sharing your recipes.😋😋 🥰🥰.
My first attempt at making this and wow, was it ever worth it! Super delicious and easy. Plus I now have a few dinners I can quickly reheat. Subscribed!
Looks delicious but I wish you would tell us the full price for all the ingredients instead of “per serving” because you can’t just buy a serving for any of those things
When I worked at a college (Seattle university redhawk dining) we had a noodle station where each ingredient that this video had 😌 I fed those kids, well I'm glad another human knows this recipe and has a platform to spread this recipe because some of the students asked for this very dish.
Looks good, I'll try it. Will marinate the chicken first however, and add some MSG to the sauce. I also like to stir fry my noodles by themselves in the wok for a couple of minute and get some light charring, really amps the flavor.
Just made this recipe and it is hands down the best Chow Mein I have ever made at home! Technique is everything and I was only missing green onions (essential I know) but this is a winner! Keep up the great work Josh!
This series heavily reinforces my main argument for learning to cook. Stop blowing racks on simple food when you can crush it at home
Also you know what's in it. Here they always put Paprika in everything 🤮
@@TeylaDex Paprika in chinese food ? Haiyaaa
@@dask7428 don't ask me, it's disgusting
Exactly! When I do eat out i try to order things i would not make myself at home or things that I know are alot of work or have rare ingredients that are hard to get.
@@michellezevenaar you get it, Michelle! I will gladly pay for time and resources for incredible food. But always feel like it’s highway robbery buying stuff like chicken lo mein!
I really like this “but cheaper” series. Josh is an obviously talented guy and I think these videos are helpful, especially with the cost of food going up. Thank you for doing this!
@Get on the cross and don’t look back waht
@Get on the cross and don’t look back why
@@Shahriar_islam699 Maybe the noodles are so good it should be a sin.
@@kcow lol
Don't think Jesus ate chow mien
I tried the recipe but it cost me $90 to buy everything. They didn’t let me buy .27 of soy sauce
fr tho. Like I can’t be buying .28 grams of corn starch I have to buy a $15 container of it.
I had to buy a house so I could have a kitchen to cook, $500k
I had to buy a prosthetic arm so I can cook this dish, $100k
You can make this recipe like 50 times now :)
By far the dumbest comment I have seen on RUclips. Did you buy 90 usd worth of groceries for one damn meal? Weirdo
My son is 16. He and my blacksmith husband can eat $60 worth of food at Panda Express and still want more. I'm totally going to master this and bury them in it! Thanks so much for the vid. Love ya.
I hope you've mastered the chow mein now :D
did you bury them?? I need an update!
on behalf of all the men i would like to thank you and all the women who cook for the men in their life theres something magical in it ... miss moms food
😂 This is great
Just tried this recipe with my new carbon steel wok from Made-in. Let me just say, I don’t ever want to order chicken chow mein at another restaurant. This is hands down my new favorite recipe to make at home! Thank you Josh! You make these videos super helpful, fun to watch and entertaining!
@Get on the cross and don’t look back no
@Get on the cross and don’t look back no
Your sins are forgiven you.
Signed,
Me - God in disguise.
@Get on the cross and don’t look back yes
@Get on the cross and don’t look back I'm literally just learning to make some noods bro
Chow Mien or Fried Noodle is literally one of the most versatile dish in Asian families. You can almost add or switch up any carbs, veggie or protein you like to this recipe and it will still taste good. Just the sequence.
Hey Joshua I'm a huge fan of yours and especially this series,I'm even thinking of trying a few recipes as I'll soon be in the UK for my further studies,i would love to know how a given set of 10-20 ingredients can make the most recipes with a few add ons and accompaniments,like a menu any student can afford to make from scratch thus keeping costs low,hope you see this comment,thanks,keep up the great content 💯💯🙌🏼🙌🏼
I have been learning cooking hands on through this channel for the past 2 years. My advice? Start now.
That's a perfect advertisement for his book. SERIOUSLY BUY HIS BOOK! It's written to that.
Not a complete answer to your question, but buying rice and pasta in bulk and experimenting with different rice and pasta dishes helps me in not spending too much money while still eating delicious and healthy meals
This! 👆i see comments saying that that’s exactly what’s in his book, but still I’d love if Joshie did a whole video on like planning a weeks worth of meals with some basic ingredients, a But Cheaper series ofc 😅
watch this guy called Life of Boris. His videos are comedic and his recipes might seem dumb but it really works
I got a wok for Christmas, I’ll be trying all your wok recipes this year!
Don't forget to season it 😉
Fun fact that I only recently learned the fond on a wok is called wok hei.
Remember to blast it to season, and don't skip having all ingredients ready before cooking. I burned a few things before...
Do you have a gas burner to go with it? I super highly suggest one!
@@KRYMauL but...that's not what wok hei is... 😕
I did it with udon and fried egg. Air fried some tofu with soy sauce, sesame oil marinade, added corn starch to the tofu for crispiness. Was delicious thank you sir.
For stir frys my preference is to pre-slice everything before the wok is hot just so you dont have to go back and forth
i usually prep stuff into containers based on when it gets chucked in and its on the counter by the stove and i just dump/remove as needed
just my preference though but he recommends it at 2:54 and I swear by it.
Yes, yes, yes!
Prep *everything* first.
When that gas stove is turned up, time flies and things can burn!
Rules to live by, no matter what you cook imo. I always prep everything possible before I even start heating a pot or pan up.
Mise en place
Yup! That’s why deli containers are so nice. Easy to store, easy to wash and there are covers!
That is standard operating procedure for any stir fry. Everything ready because once you start it goes fast...
I made this 4 times this week 😁
We don’t have chow mein noodles so I had to improvise and made it once with a packet of ramen noodles, twice with whole wheat pasta and once with regular pasta , might not be authentic but I did the best I can 🥹 I love it !
Any type of rice noodles work pretty well also ☺️
Don't eat too much of it, it causes indigestion and in general the flour used to make chowmin is not good for the body. Keep it down to once a month maybe
@@suryanshsharan4397no thanks
@@suryanshsharan4397 i think that's a myth. normal people can eat bread and pasta every day without issue. the biggest concern should be carb intake.
its a different story if you have family history of celiac disease. intollerance to gluten causing allergic reaction in the guts. it will give you a bad time.
Say that to the chinese people who are 50 and look like 30 😂@@suryanshsharan4397
I made this today and it came out perfect!!! I have found that using exactly the same ingredients as Papa always works best 😊 I also play the video and follow him step by step and I haven't failed yet!!!
I learned to make this dish a few months ago and it has been a staple in my home. Super easy with a wok and quite versatile using different combos of veg and protein.
This is great, can’t wait to try it
brooo i just started watching your vids today! good to see you here
comment like this reminds that well known RUclipsrs also casually watch RUclips videos
@@SoftTofu123 right haha
What!!! You watch vids toooo!?
Were you able to wait?
Made this with the vegetables I had available, and it was so good. Probably one of the best chowmein dishes I've had, and I eat a lot of Chinese food. The only thing I did differently was season my chicken with salt and pepper. Wasn't sure if you forgot to mention seasoning the meat, but I always do. Thanks for helping me up my chowmein game!
It's worth noting that you can totally use different meats in this (missed if he said that), and any veggies you have available, just cut small or sliced thinly. Great way to use up what you have in the fridge. 🥰
The chop suey approach. ❤
I actually JUST made it with some minor tweaks (due to my grocery store cheating me on a few things). No "chow mein" noodles, so I went with packaged udon (dry) and snow peas instead of bean sprouts. This was the first "youtube food" I ever made that met EVERYONE'S expectations at home. I tried a particular person's approach to brownies, but it wasn't everyone's favorite, this however allowed me to do some awesome things today. My sister didn't pass her driver's test, the instructor made some inappropriate comments so I ran to the store to grab these as a surprise gift after her crappy day. She had the biggest grin on her cheeks knowing that despite following this recipe, for the liberties I made, I actually made something filling, fun, and easy in the kitchen. Thanks Josh, you helped this weakass 26 year old college kid actually cook today.
DOnyt belittle yourself dasrling
>being 26 and calling yourself a kid.
Mate you are a grown ass man
You are 26 and still in school.....jesus. You think you'll nail your first job interview at 30 years old.....damn.
@@xXCigarXx yeah dude is useless
@@AbuHajarAlBugatti and his sister can't pass her driving test either....probably not 16 if he's almost 30.
Thanks so much for taking the time to add the metric conversions. Makes such a difference to us Aussies wanting to replicate your awesome meals.
I’ve just received Your book for Christmas and I’m in love! Making food using Your own preps, like herb butters, or stock actually makes a huge difference. Thank You for all the content!
Nice
I got it too! Jealous you've already committed to making your own stock, I 100% recommend that pickled red onion near the front of the book, it will now be permanently occupying a space in my fridge
I have been using this recipe with day old spaghetti noodles and it is definitely a good use of leftovers.
Made this for some friends today. Thankfully, they helped me with the prep cutting. It went over really well. They loved the dish.
There is something to be said about having a wok, though. Even using my largest teflo coated non-stick pan, you really begin to notice the mass of food you're dealing with once you add the noodles, especially at high heat. Might look into the woks made for convection ovens.
A decent-sized wok is a really excellent investment, I got mine when I was 23 and there are very few dishes I *don't* cook in it, obviously Asian dishes, curries etc, but I also use it to make a big batch of chilli, meat sauce, paella, risotto, it's like having a frying pan that doubles as a stew pot, especially if you can get one that comes with a lid. Best money I've ever spent, plus they are surprisingly easy to clean as long as you take care of it right away (even if you leave all the other dishes, be sure to rinse out the wok if it's the one thing you do), the non-stick on them is impeccable as long as you season them as shown in the video and only wash by hand as you would a cast iron. I recommend going big or going home, I've never regretted it as most dishes made in a wok freeze well, and if you ever do host for more than one or two people, you'll always have a pan that will do the job :)
Try the Cantonese restaurant-style! Fry the noodles to get them CWISPYYY then pour the sauce on top. You get a nice mix of crunchy and soft noodles for that nice textural contrast.
They're so good
I would love a new series (maybe called But Fancy) where you show us how to make expensive, creative “fine dining” versions of popular dishes.
But Fancy - Episode 1 - Dollar Store 5-course meal
@@beholdr87
I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?
@@naan2580😂
@@stumphubby3338
Islam is the only true religion. I want you to go to paradise after death and be protected from hell. But for that you have to accept Islam as your religion.
@@naan2580 no one cares
I made this at home and honestly changed like a whole lotta stuff and it was still incredible. The sauce I kept the same. Doubled the recipe used carrots, celery, and zucchini for the veg. And beef for the meat. Just use stuff I had on hand. Also, don’t have a wok. But it still turned out incredible
I actually worked at Panda Express for 3 years and I can say indefinitely that these look so much more appetizing. The store would actually condone never boiling the noodles and cooking them straight out of the bag over the cooked cabbage till thawed out, but in a pinch we would do it anyways and you could definitely see and taste the difference.
NEVER BOIL? well damn
Indefinitely?
@@Zebadane Supposed to microwave them for two minutes actually. They come portioned out in a sealed plastic bag. But yeah then straight into the wok. Although I will say most of panda's stir frying techniques are pretty legit. Just don't ask how much sugar is in the orange sauce.
@@biga2
>noodles polluted with plastics
>>no idea where they from
>>>radiating them in the microwave
Thanks for telling me to never go to this chain
@@AbuHajarAlBugatti i mean if you go to any chain you're dealing with all of this in some form. Price you pay for not doing it yourself.
Are you reading my mind???? This is THE recipe I've been hoping you would make!! Thanks Josh! 🌹
I finally made this. Followed your recipe completely. It’s honestly THE BEST chicken lo mein I have ever had in my life. The only difference is I used dark soy sauce near the end to get a good color but my god… so good!!!
Hey man I got your cookbook for Christmas. The hype is real. Amazing work, can’t wait for the next one !
Dude so did I nice
I also did!
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This receipe is amazing, I would recomend to stir fry the noodles by themselves a minute and toss the sauce in that point so the noodles soak that beauty, then add the garlic and minced ginger if you like, stir and throw everything on top an mix mix mix, so good
I've been using this recipe for last year, at least 2-3 times a month. I just simplify it a bit. Sometimes I use spaghetti noodles and 100% of times I use frozen vegetables. Once I meal prepped this for a whole week in an hour :D Love it! The sauce does the job.
something that i find i love about josh is his culinary authenticity. he always finds the best recipes because he is using true ingredients and techniques. what a guy.
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I love how this recipe got me on a solid start to making Chinese food from scratch. I've doubled it, opted in snow peas instead of celery, and serve it over rice instead of using noodles. Had to tone down the sesame oil as mine is super strong.
Thanks Josh!
anytime i feel down joshua just lightens up the mood.....he's great.
Honestly, this is what i love about cooking for cheap. While i love seeing people cook with amazing quality caviar and wagyu beef, I feel so much more respect for the chef when they can make an amazing meal out of cheap ingredients that anyone can get instead of making an amazing meal out of ingredients that might they rely more on quality ingredients instead of quality cooking.
quality ingredients goes a long way. i wouldnt knock that off.
like if you used cheap 49ct ramen noodles packs instead of some higher quality noodles like joshua used, your dish could be a bit bodyless because of the cheap ramen noodles consistency.
and idk, you dont eat wagyu or caviar everyday. these are special food items not meant to be eaten every day.
these are special experiences.
In many cases though, "quality" is bullshit. It's a sliding spectrum of how rich people justify being "better."
It used to be lobster was prison food in the Philippines. Then rich people altered the perception.
Ox tails used to be Asian and poor black American food, real cheap. Now the price is ridiculous.
My mother has been looking for "feed corn" for decades, but all that gets grown in the US now is sweet corn, which she isn't a big fan of... I like it, but I don't always want my corn sweet, and I'd like it fresh rather than shoved into bags to be frozen.
How often do you eat "quality ingredients" throughout your life? Do you understand the work that gets put in? What about the waste?
Seriously, look into Japanese specialty fruit. I donxt give a fuck how much work you put in, charging 26 dollars for a pear grown in a Buddha mold or auctioning 10 watermelons for $8,000 while purposely cutting and eliminating the others from the vine for a half a year is criminal.
This looks delicious I definitely will be making this. I just want to say your cookbook is amazing! It is very well thought out and I love the layout of everything all the images are great as well. I can hear you saying the words as I read it. Congratulations on a wonderful book!
God Bless Joshua Weissmann 🙏🍝
God Bless Joe Rogan 🙏🎤
Happy New Year 🎉
ahhh same!! i just got it like 2 days ago
What kind of recipes are in the book?
@@rickterweij69 Little bit of everything. Check it out it's great!
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The addition of the raw garlic towards the end really brightens the dish and adds a pop of freshness that's incredible!
This is perfect, just what I needed. I have been searching for a cheaper ramen or noodle recipe👌 papa made me happy!!
Nice. The editor even regained sanity a little bit in this one. Thank you, it was slightly less terrible Mr. editor. And dear Joshua, thank you so much for this great recipe!
I made this for dinner tonight and its straight fire. Thank you for bestowing this knowledge on me.
Since you’re yaki udon video I’ve been making noodles all the time and different variations of it. Really inspired me to start cooking again. Such a rewarding experience making something so simple so delicious 🤤
💯 noodles 🤤
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2.333 calories (for all 6 servings)
noodles: 1120
oil: 361
chicken: 486
Garlic: 28
Carrot: 30
Celery: 15
Green onion: 6
cabbage: 78
(sauce)
soy: 25
rice vinegar: 30
Hoisin: 100
sesame oil: 35
starch: 19
I just calculated this myself and thought maybe some other people would like to know :)
You mean 2,333 calories.
@@1014p its not that deep bruh
@@1014p they use a period instead of a comma in most European countries I think
@@AJ-pv3kh Uh no, the period means the same thing numerically everywhere in modern and past world being math processes established. 2.333 is 2 units and .333 of a unit while 2,333 is 2333 units. You cant explain away the substantial difference of this error as Europe or whoever uses period instead of a comma. Now if the individual said 2.333 kCal then yes it means 2,333 calories. You do see Europe labels listing more often then not kCal units being a metric foundation.
@@1014p tysm uguys for helping me, you are both right, I was just in denial of not being able to eat the whole pan in one sitting so my mind decided it was less than 3 calories. Didn't think about it while typing ;p
I truly admire watching replications of Asian dishes. This "Chicken Chow Mein" includes lots of vegetables, sauce, and chicken. Plus, it is super easy to make and, at the same time, is a filling dish for more than one person. 🍜
Best part of this video is pointing out there are induction safe woks. Buying the wok was never the issue, it was the gas stove that presented a problem. Just assumed woks were a gas only type tool.
It's best on fire but you can get flat bottom ones
*uncle roger has entered the chat*
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Based on current prices in a major city in Canada, the estimated cost for the ingredients in this recipe is around $20-$25. However, the cost may vary depending on the brand and quality of the ingredients, as well as the region and store where they are purchased.
Getting a wok with a cover after I broke my pan when I was in uni changed my cooking game. I used it for EVERYTHING: from fried rice to pancakes to stews. I did not have any other pan or pot (apart from my rice cooker) for all 3 years and I cooked my meals almost every day. It is cheaper to just get one wok and use it for everything; you CAN use it for everything.
This guy makes me hungry it’s literally 8 in the morning but I love him 😍
Honestly what about me? I genuinely thought we had something special Roes.
@@pluhsshy.6627 really??
@@huisbaasbob1923 lucky
@@huisbaasbob1923 same
you can have chow mien for breakfast. we Chinese usually have them for breakfast
Please do ‘but expensive’, where you make a cheap dish as fancy and expensive as possible. That would be fun to watch.
Yes
I'm voting for this
No
maybe "but bougie"?
So his regular videos?
BTW, everyone should have a carbon steel wok. It's not only the most versatile pan in a kitchen but also the most fun to use. Season it well and it will cook up meals wonderfully.
0:16 holy shit. You actually got trademark on BUT CHEAPER? :D Good job.
If you don’t like hoisin (like me) I used vegetarian oyster sauce with a bit of honey and sugar. Still gives depth and a little sweetness like the hoisin would
So I am fasting since three days now. But the prep for this dish is done and i cant wait to heat my castiron pan up to a nice red glow..and i will make my (pork)meat as tempura, to add a little crunch...love your cooking style
I'd love to see a But Healthier series, where instead of focusing on making delicious dishes cheaper, you make delicious dishes healthier and keep track of the macros.
That's a great idea! I hope he takes you up on it.
This dish looks healthy.
ethan chlebowski does something like that. He makes food and then tries to find alternatives or things you can cut down on to make it healthier but keep the flavor.
Look into Greg Doucette and Remington James and there are also a few others. Just search your favorite fast food or meal with the word “anabolic” and your life will be forever changed.
I broke this dish down and if you serve it into 4 portions it'll be 480/500 calories.
Josh, you should make a series called: ''But faster'', because unfortunatly, not many people have the time to cook all your amazing meals.
People have time. You're just not managing your time well. Or just prioritizing other things instead of cooking.
@@crawlingfingers just because someone does not have time, doesn’t mean that they’re not managing their time correctly.
This wont really work alot tho as you have to cook stuff for a certain amount of time for alot of stuff
@@crawlingfingers pleeeeeeaaaasssseee tell me your joking
Make time and enjoy. This particular meal doesn't take long. It's delicious too. Much better than processed and junk food
made this for dinner - paused and replayed a couple of times to make sure i was getting steps right. Thanks JW - from Australia!
Josh, if we're talking about the "throne of noodle dishes" can we do Pad Thai and/or Dan Dan Noodles, either with Chicken?
I really enjoy this man's cooking. He inspires me to become a chef too! If I ever become good cook, all credits will go to Josh.
be a great home cook
hopefully not a chef as a profession
spoiler alert: there's a reason every cook/chef is an alcoholic/drug addict
it sux so hard m8
@@escapetherace1943 I see. Thank you for letting me know that. I will be a home cook
Thank you for this really good recipe, all my family loved it.
Even my dad who often dislike asian food loved it too !
Not gonna lie, this was delish 👌🏼
The difficulty with these cheap meals is that I can't but the exact measurements of the ingredients.
I have to buy 500g even if I'm only using 30g. So, even if the food itself is worth $12, I've still spent like $25 - $30 on the ingredients.
Usually fine for sauces which I will use before they expire but I'm probably going to end up having to bin the rest of the fresh food
Yeah, it is frustrating that a lot of fresh ingredients are sold in such large batches in super markets. I guess mostly because they are marketed towards 3-4 person families.
Still, there is always the option to go to smaller, local markets and butchers to buy just what you need, freezing uncooked meats, and learning ways of keeping veg fresh for longer (you’d be surprised how long veg can last when you know how to store it). Also, planning meals so that you can use the veg/meat in more than one dish per week helps as well. I’m not the best at it, but planning ahead really does help.
Yes but if you have a big family not much of a problem. It is best if you plan meals using the ingredients in multiple dishes
I suggest freezing some. This reheats really well and really easily. You can also kill two birds with one stone and make this for dinner, then separate it into 2-3 containers for easy meal-prepped lunches.
@@samanthat7553 I was going to suggest the same thing. Freezing my dinner from the other night, saved me from having to make my lunch today. haha
you have to plan which can use for other menu, or sometimes just stir fried it.
veggie stir fried is good with just soy sauce and oyster sauce(optional it's just umami sauce) add sesame oil and stir 1-2 time before plating,
or you like a little spicy add dry chili but change soy sauce to fish sauce it's aroma go well with spicy thing than soy sauce or use both
for noodles use dried one instead of freash because it's can store longer
Ginger?
stripe and stir fried with chicken/liver, onion , seasoned with soy sauce, a bit of sugar
Bean sprout?
Stir fried with Tofu(Vegan meal, yeahhhh)
Josh is so talented and inspiring in what he does
Easy to follow and gives alternatives too.
Here in Greece all the products at the super market have gone up in price and take outs even more.
Keep it up and thank you 😁
The fresh garlic is a must!! I’ll need to try this one. I myself prefer Chow Mein’s that use 5 spice and Oyster sauce alongside chicken broth.
I think chicken broth instead of water at the end would be a great tune-up to this recipe for sure, a little bit of oyster sauce for extra umami could be nice as well.
I’m looking forward to cooking this dish 😋
I'm looking forward to F&%*ing this dish up 😓
Thank you for showing us how to do this -- so cheaply. Makes me want to cook it very soon and become an expert on cooking this item. Because I love this so much.
Just made this and it came out so amazing! Definitely add the chili oil it makes a huge difference. I will be making it again, thank you!
I can’t believe you’d forget about the king of flavor MSG
I don't think it's particularly necessary, soy sauce has glutamates in it already. But yeah would've been a nice touch. I use some myself.
@@adityaruplaha yeah but he uses soy sauce with MSG in other vids so idk why not here
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@@naan2580 i’m good man, we’re brothers through Abraham and that’s enough for me
The sauce for this was life changing
4:12 that green ohnio had me
Looks so good. Gonna have to try it! Would you be able to put the macros per meal (fat, protein, carbs, total cals) in future videos like this? Consistently awesome content !
I watched several times... Shout out to the b-roll footage for showing the process in four steps over like 1.5 seconds... Keepdoing that more often
Hi Josh, I have been a fan since the start of your RUclips channel I wanted to tell you keep putting in the work. I love how u put in some comedy with your vids and in your book. If anybody sees this comment pls go buy his book it is a great cookbook that will make you so happy. If you love cooking, you will love it. Thank you josh for the past couple of years, and Happy new Years, 2022 baby!
Joshua, it`s still morning over here, just saw your chicken chow mein receipe video & I`m getting ready to go grocery shopping for all your delish ingredients & I will be making this for dinner 2 nite! Thanks!
Always forget the drastic difference from Chow Mein in the Mass area to everywhere else in the US, this still looks amazing and I'll have to compare the two
In Mass we would call this Lo Mein, Chow Mein is a veggie and protein dish, aka Chinese chicken soup.
How can someone dislike bean sprouts? They’re so good 😩
I grow my own in a jar. So easy.
I just made this. I did not have all the ingredients but I was able to get most of them. Amazing. Finally did it. Hope big papa is proud lol
Cant wait for Uncle Roger’s review. Fuiyo or Haiya?
Uncle Roger cares more about pleasing the Chinese government than doing what’s right.
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Starts at 1:30
I’m going to make this when my family comes back from mexico. The exact way he did I can’t wait.
So... Finally heeding Uncle Roger's @mrnigelng advice on doing a proper intro/outro without sticking your head in a cupboard? 😂
at this rate, soon you'll be paying us to serve us food
I cooked an “expensive” version of this dish and it was absolutely delicious. I added rehydrated dried mushrooms and made the dish with rice noodles.
Big thanks
Show us the mcgriddle papa
Yes!!!!
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@@naan2580 I mean Idk anything about Islam sooooooo...
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My man Josh is the truth!! Thank you for helping me be a better home cook.
No MSG? F A I L U R E
Hoisin sauce has msg
Looks delicious! My mom would use oyster sauce instead of hoisin in this recipe. You should try it sometime. :)
Great recipe. Quick and easy to follow. You could use thin spaghetti pasta noodles or regular spaghetti noodles will tastes the same as Chinese eggs noodles. Most eggs noodles have preservatives and fake colors. Thank you for sharing your recipes.😋😋 🥰🥰.
If that bowl was 6 servings, then this is really like $15 per serving. I can eat that whole bowl with a side of rice, the same size. I'm a twig...
Where's the MSG man!?
thats the single most unhealthy shit ever
My first attempt at making this and wow, was it ever worth it! Super delicious and easy. Plus I now have a few dinners I can quickly reheat. Subscribed!
Looks delicious but I wish you would tell us the full price for all the ingredients instead of “per serving” because you can’t just buy a serving for any of those things
He used to include “price if you don’t already have it” but he doesn’t anymore and idk why
4:30 literally says the total cost is $11.18 and is also somewhere earlier in the video
@@Robzooo7 thanks
@@Robzooo7 I don’t believe he bought all the ingredients for $11
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Uncle Rodger Fans :- where is MSG
When I worked at a college (Seattle university redhawk dining) we had a noodle station where each ingredient that this video had 😌 I fed those kids, well I'm glad another human knows this recipe and has a platform to spread this recipe because some of the students asked for this very dish.
tuned out at 1:09, the editing is so annoying
Only recently learned how easy most american/chinese food is to make and I have been loving it
Just made this for the family (a few substitutions were needed) and it came out great. Thanks!
What you have prepared there is lo mein with soft noodle. Chow mein has crispy deep fried noodles.
Made mine with different veggies but I'll have to try copy your recipe exactly next time. So good
Looks good, I'll try it. Will marinate the chicken first however, and add some MSG to the sauce. I also like to stir fry my noodles by themselves in the wok for a couple of minute and get some light charring, really amps the flavor.
Just made this recipe and it is hands down the best Chow Mein I have ever made at home! Technique is everything and I was only missing green onions (essential I know) but this is a winner! Keep up the great work Josh!
I do it up to 8 times a year. It's easy and delicious, especially with shrimps !!!
Unreal quality. Top notch. This is 2hy RUclips is taking over cable. You can't get this quality on tv.