Mein gon (面干 miàn-gān), informally referred to as crunchy noodles or crunchy
chow mein
''Chow mein'' ( and , ; Cantonese Yale: ''cháaumihn'', Pinyin: ''chǎomiàn'') is a dish of Chinese stir-fried noodles with vegetables and sometimes meat or tofu. Over the centuries, variations of ''chǎomiàn'' were developed in many reg ...
, are a type of noodle-shaped
cracker
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(or dried
biscuit
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) used in
American Chinese cuisine
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.
American Chinese cuisine
In American Chinese cuisine, the mein gon pieces are generally sprinkled into
chicken chow mein, and then served together. Despite the informal English name referring to it as a noodle, it is not actually classified as a form of
Chinese noodle
Chinese noodles vary widely according to the region of production, ingredients, shape or width, and manner of preparation. Noodles were invented in China, and are an essential ingredient and staple in Chinese cuisine. They are an important part ...
.
It can also be crumbled and sprinkled onto American Chinese salad dishes, such as
Chinese chicken salad
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, in a manner similar to
crouton
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Etymology
T ...
s. Crunchy fried chow mein noodles are often served with
duck sauce
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and Chinese hot mustard as an appetizer in American Chinese restaurants.
See also
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Chinese noodle
Chinese noodles vary widely according to the region of production, ingredients, shape or width, and manner of preparation. Noodles were invented in China, and are an essential ingredient and staple in Chinese cuisine. They are an important part ...
*
La Choy
References
American Chinese cuisine
Cantonese words and phrases
Crackers (food)
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