Chow- mein - achookwoman

[maddy]

What could I use instead of Chicken Noodle Soup mix?  That's what I used to use but not too keen on it these days.

Maybe some vermicelli noodles with  some TM stock or chicken stock perhaps?

[judydawn]

That's what I would use too Maddy if I didn't want to use the packet stuff.

[tonydav]

What size packet of chicken noodle soup is the recipe calling for?  (I don't normally buy packet soups so there may only be one size, but thought better to check before I'm at the shops.)

[judydawn]

Yes there is only one sized packet tonydav - around 45g I think it is.

[achookwoman]

I often use chicken stock and any pasta that is available.

[SydneyMama]

Hoping to make this tomorrow, what type of mince do you recommend? Could I use chicken mince?

[judydawn]

I've only ever used beef mince SydneyMama but I don't see why you couldn't use chicken mince.

[Cornish Cream]

I made this and we all loved it.Thanks Chookie.Found this if anyone is interested.
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/chicken-noodle-soup-mix-in-a-jar-406268

[meganjane]

cathy, just use chicken stock powder and vermicelli pasta if you still want the little noodles in it, or vegie stock if you don't want to use stock powder.

My mum used to make this, calling it Branlin. It was named after the first letters of our last name and the first letters of our friend's last name. It sounded chinese, so it stuck!

Her version was lightly stir fried first, no chicken noodle soup, only stock powder and water. Then the rice and cabbage were added, lid on and it steamed. She served it with pineapple pieces. I make it now and the family adore it. We also use beans and celery, but no capsicum.

[judydawn]

With leftovers from this recipe I made some spring rolls - next time I will make the whole recipe for spring rolls - they were delicious.  Thanks for the heads up on this idea Chookie    I popped a few bean shoots into each roll and would have added some water chestnuts too as you suggested but my shop didn't have them 
These are oven baked so are not very dark - deep frying is not something I do anymore.

[achookwoman]

glad you liked it Judy.   they freeze well and can cook straight from freezer.

[natmum]

Judydawn did you use springroll pasty or something else?

[judydawn]

Just the bought spring roll pastry natmum - so easy.

[LeeJ]

glad you liked it Judy.   they freeze well and can cook straight from freezer.

Spring rolls aren't a usual in our house, would I cook them, then freeze? or wrap, and freeze 'uncooked'?

[judydawn]

Freeze them uncooked LeeJ or you can even make them earlier in the day and cook later - just keep them covered in glad wrap so they don't dry out too much.  Either spray with oil or melted butter and cook in the oven or deep fry them if you want them really crispy and brown (my preferred method).  I last lot I did, I just used the chow mein and added no extras like bean shoots or water chestnuts - delicious for something so simple.