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Oftencalled Old Sober for its restorative qualities, ya-ka-mein simply consists of chopped beef, noodles, green onions, hard-cooked egg, and broth made from a unique blend of spices. While it is typically made with beef, other proteins like pork or shrimp are also common.

Known around New Orleans today as The Ya-Ka-Mein Lady, Linda uses a secret recipe that has been passed down through several generations of women in her family. She recalls that when her great-grandmother made the dish, the aroma was so enticing that everyone would come to her house with a bowl in their hands. Her mother sold the magical elixir at Bean Brothers Corner, and Linda followed in her footsteps by selling it at second lines and eventually at festivals.

The exact origins of ya-ka-mein remain a mystery to this day, but as with many Creole dishes, it seems to be the result of cultures blending together. Some believe that African-American soldiers returning home from either World War II or the Korean War craved a similar dish and used what was available to them in New Orleans to recreate it. Others believe it could have been created prior to both wars, when Chinese laborers came to New Orleans in the 1800s to build the railroads and formed a bygone Chinatown.

Regardless of how the New Orleans version of this soup actually came to be, it is generally accepted as having taken root in the African-American community. Today, ya-ka-mein can still be found in corner stores throughout New Orleans. Linda sells her original recipe at festivals throughout the year.

The homemade chow mein sauce is amazing in this recipe! Combine soy sauce, light sesame oil, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth to make the signature sweet and savory sauce that makes chow mein taste authentic.

We love recreating popular takeout recipes. Noodles are king in Chinese cooking! This Homemade Chow Mein Recipe is simple to make and oh-so-satisfying, these stir-fried noodles are sure to become a part of your weeknight dinner rotation.