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FAQ
They're basically deep-fried egg noodles (or fried wonton wrappers or egg roll wrappers). Golden brown and crunchy, they're often served in little wooden bowls as a restaurant appetizer with duck sauce and Chinese hot mustard on the side.
These crispy noodles are super crunchy—almost impossible to resist! From just one package of wrappers, you'll have a generous bowl of incredibly crunchy snacks.
What is the difference between crispy vs soft chow mein? The difference is the texture. Crispy chow mein is when the noodles are shallow or deep fried in oil and covered in the saucy topping. Soft chow mein is when the soft noodles are pan fried with the sauce and other ingredients.
HOW TO MAKE CRISPY VERMICELLI NOODLES
- Heat a large wok over medium high heat. Add enough oil to submerge the dry vermicelli.
- To test out the heat, you can add a small piece of vermicelli. It should immediately puff up in the oil in 2-3 seconds.
Mein gon (面干 miàn-gān), informally referred to as crunchy noodles or crunchy chow mein, are a type of noodle-shaped cracker (or dried biscuit) used in American Chinese cuisine.