Comments on: Shacha Chicken Chow Mein

By: Maggie Zhu

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 19 May 2022 19:31:18 +0000

In reply to Virginia. You definitely can!

By: Virginia

Virginia — Tue, 17 May 2022 20:59:56 +0000

Can I substitute shrimp for the Chicken?

By: Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 05:25:14 +0000

In reply to Tamara.

Thanks so much for your kind words Tamara! I came across quite a bit problem before arriving here, but it has been going well since then!
The Shacha sauce is great to have in your pantry. You can do a lot of stir fried dishes with it (a bit similar to fish sauce, but has a savory umami in a different way). It boosts flavors to a lot of dishes.
Hope you enjoy the dish and let me know how the cooking turns out!

By: Tamara

Tamara — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 03:53:35 +0000

Welcome to Texas Maggie! I moved here in August, though my trip was easier… I will look for the Sachs sauce. I have the rest! All my best from McAllen, TX.!

By: Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners

Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 07:29:39 +0000

Oh my gosh, Maggie, I had no idea the plane had been so badly damaged. Thank goodness you’re safe and sound. Quite a rough arrival to your new home though! So sweet of Thomas to make you soup! You two are going to have a lot of fun cooking together 🙂
This dish looks absolutely delicious and I just know the flavours will be outstanding.
So glad you’re here and can’t wait to meet you! Just a few more days and you’ll be a Mrs., lol.

By: Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits

Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 23:19:46 +0000

Ahhh! I’m so sorry that your flight encountered so many problems! So glad you made it safe and sound to the US though! The plane really took a beating!

Beautiful dish, as always!

By: Helen @ Scrummy Lane

Helen @ Scrummy Lane — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:45:04 +0000

Well, first of all, Maggie, CONGRATULATIONS!! How exciting that you are now starting your new life in Austin! It’s a shame that things didn’t start off so wonderfully, but it sounds like once you arrived things started to look up immediately!
The chow mein sounds incredible, as does everything you post. I bet that sauce is absolutely delicious … just so rich and tasty!
All the best with settling in! 🙂

By: mila furman

mila furman — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 20:42:07 +0000

So sorry you had such a horrible trip 🙁 But really I mean thank god that pilot made the call though!!! I love this dish! Love chow mein and yours looks fantastical!

By: Kathleen | HapaNomNom

Kathleen | HapaNomNom — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 19:37:54 +0000

Whoa! Look at the nose of that plane! I know you had a terrible trip on top of being sick, but perhaps it all worked out for the best! In any event, so glad you made it ok! You and your hubby-to-be must be SO excited! I hope you’re enjoying Austin and getting some exploring in 🙂 If you’re ever in the Bay Area, let me know!

This chow mein certainly is a bowl of comfort! I know I’d feel better after eating this! I’ve never had shacha sauce, but it looks like something I need to try!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:27:15 +0000

In reply to Janette@culinaryginger.

Indeed it was very bad trip! I’m glad I made it and now I think I’ll stay very calm no matter what I come across again.
Glad you like the chow mein. It’s such a comforting dish and I definitely prefer to cook it at home.