Nankin-Style Subgum Chow Mein

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Mary Giambruno of Victoria, Minn., has been moving connected re-creating this crockery for years, inspired by the chow mein served astatine the aged Nankin Cafe successful Minneapolis.

Top circular steak oregon boneless loin pork chops whitethorn beryllium substituted for the chicken. Giambruno makes hers with a operation of steak and pork (adding much cooking clip for the meats).

Serve with steamed rice. (At Nankin, they would premix successful crisp noodles.)

Adapted by Mary Giambruno.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4-6

2 tablespoons to 3 tablespoons peanut oil, positive much arsenic necessary
1 lb boneless, skinless chickenhearted bosom halves, chopped into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
1 ample achromatic onion, coarsely chopped
4 ounces fastener mushrooms, washed and chopped into 1/4-inch slices
3 ribs celery, chopped into 1/4-inch slices
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chickenhearted broth, positive 1/3 cupful for the sauce
1 tablespoonful soy sauce
1 tablespoonful bead molasses oregon acheronian brownish sugar
1 tablespoonful brownish gravy oregon adust sherry
Salt
Freshly crushed achromatic pepper
3 cups legume sprouts
1 tablespoonful cornstarch
1/4 cupful blanched full almonds, toasted (see note)

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 6)

Calories
201
Fat
9 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Carbohydrates
9 g
Sodium
432 mg
Cholesterol
44 mg
Protein
21 g
Fiber
2 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted by Mary Giambruno.

Tested by Bonny Wolf.

Published March 12, 2026