Authentic Pork Lo Mein Recipes

PORK LO MEIN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes less than the label directs. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over a high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pork to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining sesame oil to the wok. Add the cabbage, bell peppers, snow peas, garlic powder, chile paste and half of the scallions; cook, tossing every 20 seconds, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, stock and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the wok and stir until the mixture boils and thickens.
• Return the pork to the wok, add the noodles and toss with the vegetables and the sauce. Garnish with the sesame seeds and remaining scallions.

ROAST PORK LO MEIN

Steps:

• Prepare the lo mein sauce by combining the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, hot water, sugar, salt, white pepper, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Prepare the roast pork/char siu, garlic, and all the vegetables (the carrot, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, napa cabbage, snow peas, and bean sprouts, if using) so they are ready for cooking.
• If using cooked lo mein noodles, rinse them under hot tap water to loosen them and drain thoroughly. If using uncooked noodles, cook them according to package instructions until al dente, rinse in cold water to get rid of excess starch, and drain thoroughly. Set aside.
• Place your wok over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic. After 10 seconds, add the carrots, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and sliced mushrooms. Increase the heat to high, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the roast pork, and stir-fry for another 20 seconds, and then add the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok.
• Give everything a quick stir, and add the napa cabbage and the lo mein noodles. They should be warm or at room temperature, and not stuck together! (If they are, just rinse them again in warm water to loosen them up.)
• Pour your pre-mixed sauce evenly over the noodles, and stir-fry with a scooping motion for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce is evenly distributed, making sure to scrape the bottom of the wok to prevent the noodles from sticking. High heat and a well-seasoned wok should also prevent sticking.
• Next, add the snow peas, mung bean sprouts (if using), and scallions. Continue stir-frying until the noodles are heated through and everything is thoroughly mixed. If the lo mein becomes sticky, add 2 or more tablespoons of water until they loosen up.
• Give your lo mein a quick taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add more salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, or white pepper according to your own personal preference.
• Plate your roast pork lo mein and serve it with homemade chili oil or your favorite hot sauce on the side!

CLASSIC LO MEIN (NOODLES)

Steps:

• To make the sauce, stir together the oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken stock and cornstarch in a small bowl and reserve.
• Heat a wok or large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat and add the cooking oil. Once you see wisps of white smoke, add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until light brown and fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until medium, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the noodles and bok choy and cook, stirring and tossing, until the bok choy starts to soften and turn bright green, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the sauce; allow the sauce to coat all the ingredients and start to simmer, about 1 more minute.
• Cook, stirring and tossing, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 more minute, and the sauce starts to bubble into a glaze. Top with the scallions and serve hot.

AUTHENTIC PORK LO MEIN - CHINESE

Steps:

• Cut pork into thin strips, and then into pieces. Mix with meat marinade for 30 minutes.
• Slice mushrooms, bamboo shoots, red pepper and zucchini into thin strips. Mix sauce.
• Parboil noodles for 3 minutes. Rinse and drain.
• Bring another pot of water to boil, and keep hot.
• Heat 2 T. oil in wok. Stir fry all vegetables together for 2-3 minutes.
• Sprinkle on a little salt and 1 teaspoons of sugar. Set aside.
• Add 2 T. oil, and stir fry pork until done.
• Add sauce mixture. Stir until thickened.
• Add the vegetables. Stir until well mixed.
• Put noodles into hot pot of water for 10-15 seconds, just to heat. Drain.
• Put back in pot, and add seasonings to noodles .
• Serve meat and vegetables over noodles.

PORK LO MEIN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes; drain.
• Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, and sesame oil together in a small bowl.
• Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir snap peas and onion in the hot oil until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add pork, mushrooms, red bell pepper, 1 clove garlic, and ginger; cook until pork is no longer pink, about 2 minutes.
• Mix 2 cloves garlic into the pork mixture; cook for 1 minute. Pour soy sauce mixture over pork mixture; cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat. Add linguine to the mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onions.

PORK LO MEIN

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook pork, mushrooms, carrot, sweet pepper, and garlic until meat is brown and vegetables are tender.
• Drain off fat.
• Stir cornstarch into meat mixture.
• Stir in broth, soy sauce, gingerroot, crushed red pepper, and curry powder.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Cook and stir for two minutes more.
• Stir in cooked pasta, bean sprouts, and 1/2 cup green onions; heat through.