How do I make noodles greasy?

The Internets are great for healthy and fresh and refined. Today I need help being none of those things. I am trying to satisfy my partner's craving for cheap, greasy chicken lo mein. I know how to make chicken lo mein. The Internet is full of recipes that "aren't greasy like takeout" or "healthier and fresher!"

But what if I don't want healthy and fresh?

Does anyone have any suggestions for preparing egg noodles (or lo mein in particular) so the results are cheap-Chinese-restaurant-style greasy?

It's not just more oil, though it might be the type of oil. I suspect it also has something to do with the order and length of cooking the noodles vs the vegetables and meat. I think the vegetables also have to be slightly overcooked. In case it matters, I don't have a wok.

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Best Answer

Are you starting with fresh noodles or dried?

Fresh are already 'greasier' than dried, so it may be a case of letting dried ones cool in the colander after their soak, in a good coating of oil, then adding towards the end of cooking as normal, just to re-heat.

One would imagine a take-away are not starting each portion of noodles from dried for every single order. They're already prepped & oiled so they don't stick.

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Why is Chinese noodles greasy?

Fresh are already 'greasier' than dried, so it may be a case of letting dried ones cool in the colander after their soak, in a good coating of oil, then adding towards the end of cooking as normal, just to re-heat. One would imagine a take-away are not starting each portion of noodles from dried for every single order.

Which oil is used in noodles?

Oil noodlesShanghai oil noodleAlternative namesCooked noodlesTypeChinese noodlesPlace of originChinaMain ingredientsWheat flour, eggs, egg whites, salt, corn oil, sodium benzoate1 more row

Do you need oil to stir fry noodles?

In stir fry recipes, ingredients are added to a hot pan with a small amount of oil, then tossed until crisp-tender. Within the category of noodle stir fries, you'll find further distinctions.

How do you make Chinese soft fried noodles?

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boiling and cook the noodles for 1 minute. ...

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients of the sauce and set aside.

Add around 2 tablespoon of oil in wok and slow down the fire, fry until the noodles becomes dry and crispy.

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