Tag: mei fun

– Chow Fun and Mei Fun are Chinese noodle dishes.
– The key difference between the two is the thickness of the noodles.
– Chow Fun has wide and thick noodles, while Mei Fun has thin noodles similar to vermicelli.
– Chow Fun is better for stir-fries, while Mei Fun is more delicate and best in soups and salads.
– Chow Fun is a flat rice noodle dish native to Guangdong and is a staple of Cantonese cuisine.
– There are two types of Chow Fun: dry (with mung bean sprouts) and wet (with vegetables and a sauce).
– Beef is the most common protein choice for Chow Fun.
– To make Chow Fun, you need a high-heat wok or deep skillet, high-heat oil, and Chow Fun noodles.
– Other ingredients, including choice of protein and vegetables, are flexible and versatile.
– Mei Fun can be made with a variety of proteins and vegetables.
– Popular versions of Mei Fun include traditional Mei Fun, Singapore noodles, and local styles.
– Mei Fun is typically a dry stir fry dish.
– Both dishes originated from China, but from different provinces.
– Both dishes can include various proteins such as beef, chicken, pork, or tofu.
– Common vegetables for Chow Fun include green beans, bok choy, mung bean sprouts, cabbage, sugar snap peas, broccoli, onions, and green onions.
– Mei Fun can be sweet and spicy, and uses a wider variety of vegetables.
– The healthiness of both noodles depends on what you cook them in, such as sauces and oils.
– Lo mein noodles are made from wheat and eggs, making them higher in carbs and fats compared to rice noodles.