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FAQ
The term 'chow mein' means 'stir-fried noodles', also loosely translated as fried noodles in English, chow (Chinese: 炒; pinyin: chǎo) meaning 'stir-fried' (or sautéed) and mein (simplified Chinese: 面; traditional Chinese: 麵; pinyin: Miàn) meaning noodles.
Some of the different types of Chinese noodles available include Lo Mein noodles, Teochew Flat noodles, Knife-cut Noodles, Yi Mein noodles, etc. and a few that can be prepared like soup, including Lai Fun Thick Rice noodles, Silver Needle noodles (Yin Zhen Fen), Yunnan Rice noodles, Wonton noodles, and many more.
Chow Mein (Chinese Fried Noodles, 炒面)
In addition to the type of noodle, the way it's prepared also affects its healthiness. Fried noodles or dishes that are high in sodium, sugar or unhealthy fats can negate any potential health benefits.
Lo mein (traditional Chinese: 撈麵/撈麪; simplified Chinese: 捞面; Cantonese Yale: lou1 min6; pinyin: lāo miàn) is a Chinese dish with noodles.