Mein gon
Encyclopedia
Mein gon or 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
.
, and then served together. Despite the informal English name referring to it as a noodle, it is not actually classified as a form of Chinese noodle
.
It can also be crumbled and sprinkled onto American Chinese salad dishes, such as Chinese chicken salad
, in a manner similar to crouton
s. Crunchy fried chow mein noodles are often served with duck sauce
and Chinese hot mustard as an appetizer in American Chinese restaurants.
Chow mein
Chow mein is a Chinese term for a dish of stir-fried noodles, of which there are many varieties.-Etymology:...
are a type of noodle shaped cracker
Cracker (food)
A cracker is a baked good commonly made from grain flour dough and typically made in quantity in various hand-sized or smaller shapes. Flavorings or seasonings, such as salt, herbs, seeds, and/or cheese, may be added to the dough or sprinkled on top before baking...
(or dried biscuit
Biscuit
A biscuit is a baked, edible, and commonly flour-based product. The term is used to apply to two distinctly different products in North America and the Commonwealth Nations....
) used in American Chinese cuisine
American Chinese cuisine
American Chinese cuisine refers to the style of food served by many Chinese restaurants in the United States. This type of cooking typically caters to Western tastes, and differs significantly from the original Chinese cuisine.-History:...
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American Chinese cuisine
In American Chinese cuisine, the Mein gon pieces are generally sprinkled into chicken chow meinChow mein
Chow mein is a Chinese term for a dish of stir-fried noodles, of which there are many varieties.-Etymology:...
, and then served together. Despite the informal English name referring to it as a noodle, it is not actually classified as a form of Chinese noodle
Chinese noodles
Noodles are an essential ingredient and staple in Chinese cuisine. There is a great variety of Chinese noodles, which vary according to their region of production, ingredients, shape or width, and manner of preparation...
.
It can also be crumbled and sprinkled onto American Chinese salad dishes, such as Chinese chicken salad
Chinese chicken salad
Chinese chicken salad, as its name suggests, is a salad with chicken flavoured by Chinese seasonings, popular in the United States. The Chinese influence comes from common Chinese-themed ingredients...
, in a manner similar to crouton
Crouton
A crouton is a small piece of sautéed or rebaked bread, often cubed and seasoned, that is used to add texture and flavor to salads, notably the Caesar salad, as an accompaniment to soups, or eaten as a snack food. The word crouton is derived from the French croûton, itself derived from croûte,...
s. Crunchy fried chow mein noodles are often served with duck sauce
Duck sauce
Duck sauce is a condiment with a sweet and sour flavor and a translucent orange appearance similar to a thin jelly. Offered at Chinese-American restaurants, it is used as a dip for deep-fried dishes such as duck, chicken, fish, spring rolls, egg rolls, or with rice or noodles. It is often provided...
and Chinese hot mustard as an appetizer in American Chinese restaurants.
