Georgetown Chow Mein (Guyanese Soy-Thyme Stir-Fried Noodles) – Authentic Guyana Recipe
Unique Chinese-Guyanese fusion noodle stir-fry seasoned with Caribbean thyme, ginger, and savory soy.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇾 Guyana (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Egg noodles, Thinly sliced chicken or tofu, Bora (long green beans) and carrots, Cassareep/dark soy glaze, Fine thyme
Ingredients for Georgetown Chow Mein (Guyanese Soy-Thyme Stir-Fried Noodles) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) egg noodles, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups thinly sliced chicken or tofu, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup bora (long green beans) and carrots
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cassareep/dark soy glaze
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Guyana seasoning (fine thyme, ginger, garlic, scallions)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Cook or soften the noodles/pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain while reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Heat oil in a wide wok or deep skillet over high heat; flash-sauté garlic, cassareep/dark soy glaze, and fine thyme, ginger, garlic, scallions for 30 seconds.
- Add egg noodles and thinly sliced chicken or tofu, stir-frying briskly for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Toss in the noodles along with a splash of reserved liquid so the Guyana sauce clings glossily to every strand.
- Finish with bora (long green beans) and carrots and serve piping hot.