Newfoundland chow mein

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Newfoundland chow mein
Type Stir fry
Place of origin Newfoundland and Labrador
Associated cuisine Canadian Chinese cuisine
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredients
  • Sliced cabbage
  • Vegetables
  • Meat

Newfoundland chow mein is a dish from Canadian Chinese cuisine. [1] While traditional chow mein is a stir fried noodle dish, and its name means "fried noodles", [2] Newfoundland chow mein includes cabbage strips instead of noodles. [3]

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History

The dish was invented by Chinese chefs on Newfoundland who had difficulty obtaining traditional Chinese ingredients on the island. To replace egg noodles, they cut thin slices of cabbage as a substitute. [4] [5]

Description

Newfoundland chow mein is a stir fry that features thin cabbage slices, vegetables and meat in a sauce made from a combination of soy sauce and oyster sauce. [2] Common ingredients include carrots, onions, [1] bok choy, pea shoots, gai lan, mushrooms, or rapini. Chicken, pork, shrimp, and beef are commonly included as the main protein in the dish. [2] The flavor of the cabbage has been described as adding a more savory, umami flavor to the dish than traditional chow mein. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hui, Ann (2019-09-04). "In Newfoundland, You Have to Ask for Noodles in Your Chow Mein". Eater. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  2. 1 2 3 "Julie Van Rosendaal's Newfoundland-style chow mein". CBC.
  3. ↑ Housman, Andrew (2023-07-09). "What Is Chow Mein, And How Is It Different From Lo Mein?". Food Republic. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  4. ↑ "Chop suey and chow mein: Chinese food, but not as we know it". South China Morning Post. 2019-12-24. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  5. ↑ "These dishes from Chinese restaurants are uniquely Canadian. Is your favourite on the list?". CBC.
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