16 Jul, 2009
Episode 128: Wanchai Ferry Shrimp Lo Mein
Posted by: Gregory Ng: The Frozen Food Master
There has been a lot of talk about these new frozen meals from Wanchai Ferry. So you know the Frozen Food Master had to try it out the first chance he got. It’s pretty tough to make a splash in the frozen asian food market. Will this Wanchai Ferry Shrimp Lo Mein be good enough?
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1/2 package (340g)
Calories: 490
Calories from Fat: 120
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 1770mg
Total Carb: 71g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugars: 23g
Protein: 17g
Price: $6.99
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View Comments to "Episode 128: Wanchai Ferry Shrimp Lo Mein"
1 | velvetnose
July 16th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I tried one of those American Test Kitchen receipes for a Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles (Lo Mein). That had to be my favorite, especially with the super plum sauce side, man it was fantastic!
Greg your body language seemed to be indicating a 3 review, when you look down, deliberate and put it all together. Alas I was surprised you gave the lo mein a decent 3 1/2, despite the prep length and multiple steps. I admit you surprised me on that one!
2 | ZachSB
July 16th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
I like Shrimp Lo Mein. I haven't had much luck with the frozen stuff, but I'll definitely give Wanchai a shot.
3 | celticheart
July 17th, 2009 at 3:10 am
I know it's a pain in the butt for you to do all those steps especially if you are cooking for your family of 5! Your right you might as well just make it from scratch.
The way those noodles were sticking together it almost looked like you were eating a Cup O Noodle.
Oh gosh my favorite Lo Mein, I'm torn between shrimp and chicken. I love them both.
4 | BearSilber
July 17th, 2009 at 5:33 am
So….. a Chinese person is not an “average person” then?
In my neck of the woods they call it Chow Mein. I didn't see Lo Mein until I went to Denver….I'm not sure what the real difference is.
Was that a Lou Bega Mombo/Combo #5 reference? Geez Grerg, maybe you should do the Macarena for us
Yeah, I agree wholeheartedly….if I'm gonna go through all that trouble I'd rather just cook up something myself….more freedom….more pride….more reward. I hate having to always look at directions….it's funny, if you just gave me the ingredients I'd cook up something wicked but if you give directions it's like I mindlessly have to follow them…and I hate that. It's like when your mom is instructing you how to drive when you have your permit…you know what you're doing and would be fine but now she's telling you exactly what to do each step of the way.
Counting the shrimp “1,2,3,4…8,9″ not a fan of this growing up?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgocE-JfWFI
My favorite Lo Mein has to tofu but I must say that varies widely from “second-rate Chinese joint” to the next. That being said I usually just opt for the veggie…but I'm also a huge fan of shrimp but again you gotta know its good prior. My step brother asks for NO VEGGIES!!! extra chicken….it's So greasy and disgusting.
5 | YumYucky
July 17th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Dude, the hair is extra cool today. And I like the fiber count (in the food).
6 | freezerburns
July 17th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Ha Ha thanks! It was at its highest and slickest. I cut it the next day!
7 | Guy Rancourt
July 17th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Perhaps you should hit the gym so you can easily open the products you are reviewing for us?!
That was a crazy amount of work for a frozen product, no? I expect ease & simplicity from my frozen foods – isn't that the point of them?
I prefer House Special Lo Mein from any reputable take-out joint.
8 | Dan Blomquist
July 17th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Come on Greg, you have to review that Michael Angelo's Baked Ziti! I'm anxious to see what you think of it.
QOTD: I like pork with my lo mein, mmmmm…
9 | meg
July 18th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Sounded like someone was finishing up the Lo Mein for you off camera.
I appreciate you taking prep time into acct, but I'd be tempted for those times when I want to “cook” (ie pull out a pan and do something with it). I'm not a big Lo Mein person, but shrimp would be my choice. Always nervous about ordering pork in restaurants…sometimes it's fatty.
10 | rob85
July 18th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
I gotta go with the classic chiken lo mein
11 | christopherd
July 19th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
great episode as always!
pork lo mein is my favorite.
12 | schneidermike
July 20th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
If I have to have “Lo Mein” (crazy Americans and their butchered pronunciations) it will have to be from one of the Hong Kong joints in Chinatown! If it has to be frozen, then give me one of those Ming Tsai concoctions you reviewed.
13 | conraddomzalski
August 16th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Nice show. Pork favorite ingredient. Jewel Osco is over priced at $8.99 per package of shrimp chow mein if frozen food department. Wainchai Ferry.
14 | conraddomzalski
August 17th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Nice show. Pork favorite ingredient. Jewel Osco is over priced at $8.99 per package of shrimp chow mein if frozen food department. Wainchai Ferry.
15 | Harry Marks
September 17th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
I thought chow mein (mien) and lo mein were slightly different noodles.
16 | joe
October 17th, 2009 at 9:43 am
shrimp lo mein is my favorite
i will try the wanchai brand
sounds yummy
thanks
17 | mar
March 27th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
shrimp
18 | mar
March 27th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
made this lo mein yesterday
I thought it was very good, and yes, the noodles did come out in a big chunk. Just stir them until it gets coated with the sauce. Good meal but it does take some time to make it.
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