Guatemalan Chow Mein Tostada

Discover a flavorful fusion of Guatemalan and Asian culinary traditions with this Guatemalan Chow Mein Tostada. Inspired by a local Chicago restaurant, this dish combines savory stir-fried noodles and vegetables with a crispy corn tostada base, topped with a creamy mayonnaise drizzle. Perfect as a main course or a hearty appetizer, this fusion dish is a delightful addition to any meal.

Ingredients

🌮 1 pack Los Pericos Tostadas, 4.5 oz 127g, 10 count
🍜 1 pack Twin Marquis Cooked Noodle, 16 oz 454g
🧂 1 pack Sun-Bird Chow Mein Seasoning Mix
🌿 1/2 cup Soy Sauce, dark liquid
🌱 1 can La Choy Bean Sprouts, drained, 14-16 oz
🥕 1 medium-large carrot, julienned
🧅 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
🥒 2 chayotes, peeled, seeded, and sliced
🥬 2 celery stalks, sliced
🥄 1-2 tablespoons Vegetable oil, clear liquid
🌰 Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise, for garnish
💧 Water, about 1/4 - 1/2 cup

Instructions

1- Prepare Vegetables:

• Begin by peeling and julienning the carrot.
• Chop the yellow onion.
• Peel, seed, and slice the chayotes.
• Slice the celery stalks.
• Finally, drain the canned bean sprouts.

2- Prepare Sauce:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the Sun-Bird Chow Mein Seasoning Mix with approximately 1/2 cup of soy sauce and 1/4 - 1/2 cup of water.
• Mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth sauce.

3- Heat Wok:

• Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a wok.
• Heat over medium-high heat.

4- Stir-fry Vegetables:

• Once the oil is hot, add the prepared carrots, onions, chayotes, and celery to the wok.
• Stir-fry for several minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

5- Add Sauce and Noodles:

• Pour the prepared seasoning sauce over the vegetables in the wok.
• Add the Twin Marquis Cooked Noodles.

6- Combine and Cook:

• Stir-fry all the ingredients together, ensuring the noodles are heated through and evenly coated with the sauce.
• Cook until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness.

7- Assemble Tostada:

• Place a Los Pericos Tostada on a serving plate.

8- Top with Chow Mein:

• Spoon a generous portion of the hot chow mein mixture onto the tostada.

9- Garnish:

• Drizzle Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise over the chow mein tostada as a final condiment.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~400 per serving
Proteins: ~12g
Fats: ~15g
Carbohydrates: ~55g
Equipment Needed: Cutting Board (unbranded), Chef's Knife (unbranded), Wok (unbranded), Metal Wok Spatula/Turner (unbranded), Squeeze Bottle for Oil (unbranded), Small Glass Mixing Bowl (unbranded), Metal Spoon (unbranded), White Ceramic Serving Plate (unbranded)

Cooking Tips

• For a richer flavor, experiment with adding minced garlic or ginger during the stir-fry.
• Adjust the amount of soy sauce and mayonnaise to suit your personal taste.

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Guatemalan Chow Mein Tostada