{"id":1835,"date":"2023-12-08T10:31:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T15:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millenora.com\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2023-12-08T10:31:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T15:31:19","slug":"what-is-subgum-in-chinese-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millenora.com\/what-is-subgum-in-chinese-food\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Subgum In Chinese Food & How To Make It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Like chow mein, subgum is a favorite Chinese food made with several ingredients that range from proteins to vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subgum is a busy meal but it is very tasty. If you love Chinese cuisine, you may have seen this meal on the menu in a Chinese restaurant. Perhaps you went for your regular bowl of chow mein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you loved the chow mein you ate, you would also love subgum. If you have never had any of both meals, you should read this article to whet your appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is subgum?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Subgum is a Chinese food that originates from the southern part of China. The dish consists of meat or seafood cooked in a spicy sauce mixed with proteins and vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not many know it, but the name originates from the term “Sap gam,” which simply means “numerous and varied” in Cantonese.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main ingredients for making this dish are green onions, soy sauce, vinegar, chili peppers, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, sesame oil, water chestnuts, rice noodles, and other spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is often served on special occasions such as weddings and birthdays. It is nutrient-rich, fresh, and savory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is chicken subgum chow mein different from chow mein?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it is. Chow mein is a seasoned stew of chopped or diced beef, vegetables, bean sprouts, and mushrooms, stir-fried with fried noodles. Simply put, it’s stir-fried bean sprouts served with noodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, subgum chow mein refers to a stir-fried variety of vegetables like carrots, water chestnuts (bean sprouts non-inclusive), and chopped celery, all mixed with noodles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subgum is often made with twice the amount of the meat, veggies, and sauce used in chow mein. This versatile dish can be eaten as an appetizer, main course, dessert, or even a garnish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition facts for chicken subgum chow mein<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One serving of Chinese restaurant chicken chow mein (no rice) has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n