WHAT’S COOKING: Chow Mein — the history and how to make it
By Tony JackmanSouth Africa
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It was everybody’s choice as a light meal in a Chinese restaurant in the 70s and 80s, but it’s been around for much longer than that. There’s a variation of chow mein in many countries on every continent. This recipe is republished from 2022 while Tony Jackman is on leave.
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- 50 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 3, 2026
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- Tony Jackman
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- Daily Maverick