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Mauritian Chicken Fried Noodles

Cultural Context

Mauritian Chicken Fried Noodles reflect the island's multicultural heritage, blending Chinese, Indian, and Creole influences. This dish is often enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the island's love for vibrant flavors and communal meals. Today, it has found popularity beyond Mauritius, with variations appearing in many global food markets, adapting to local tastes.

MauritianMUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g Fresh Noodles
200g Chicken breast (thinly sliced)
100g Carrot (julienned)
100g Cabbage (shredded)
Handful Pak Choi (chopped)
6 Tiger Shrimps
1 bunch of Chinese Chives
2 eggs
1 Garlic Clove (Finely chopped)
3 TBSP vegetable Oil
1 TSP Oyster Sauce
1 TSP Light Soy Sauce
1/2 TSP Cornstarch
Pinch Pepper (White or black)
1/4 TSP Oil
1/2 TSP sesame oil
1 1/2 TBSP light Soy Sauce
1 1/2 TBSP Oyster Sauce
1 1/2 TBSP Chinese Cooking Wine (optional)
1 TBSP dark soy sauce
2 TSP Sugar
White pepper (or black)
200 ml Water
1 TBSP Vinegar
1.5 TSP Sugar
1 TBSP Spring Onion
1 TBSP Garlic (Crushed)
1/2 Salt

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Mushroom sauce is a vegan alternative, and soy sauce is widely available.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

1

Marinate the chicken breast with oyster sauce, light soy sauce, cornstarch, pepper, and oil.

2

Prepare the garlic sauce by mixing water, vinegar, sugar, spring onion, crushed garlic, and salt.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

4

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until cooked through.

5

Add the finely chopped garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

6

Incorporate the julienned carrots, shredded cabbage, and chopped pak choi, stir-frying until tender.

7

Add the fresh noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine with the vegetables and chicken.

8

Pour in the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce, mixing well to coat the noodles evenly.

9

Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sugar and white pepper to taste.

10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped Chinese chives.

Cooking Techniques

boilingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensoy

Also Known As

Mauritian Chow MeinNoodles Mauritian Style

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