Per Chinese History: A Manual, chow mein, or chāu-mèn, translates to “fried noodles.” Lo mein , lāo miàn, means “stirred noodles.” So, the biggest difference is in how they’re cooked.
Wok-master Ken Hom delivers another sensational stir-fry. This simple chow mein is packed with spring onions, mangetout and lightly marinated chicken. Cook the noodles by boiling them for 3–5 ...
Ladle chow mein on top and serve immediately. Don’t forget the silverware and lots of napkins. Recipe from The Encyclopedia of Sandwiches by Susan Russo/Quirk, 2011.