Pork Chow Mein

A classic stir-fry featuring tender pork fillet, egg noodles, and crisp vegetables tossed in a glossy soy and mirin sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.4 kcals 2185.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.2 grams 204.8 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 36.3 grams 145.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Mirin
can substitute with dry sherry
GrainsCereals
200
g
Egg Noodles
dried medium
Meat
500
g
Pork Fillet
trimmed of fat and sinew, cut into thin slices
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Sea Salt
flaked
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste
3
clove
Garlic
finely sliced
OilsFats
60
ml
Sunflower Oil
4 tablespoons total
Seafood
1
handful
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Pepper
quartered, seeded, and sliced
1
piece
Carrot
peeled and cut into julienne strips
25
g
Ginger
fresh root, peeled and finely sliced
6
piece
Spring Onions
trimmed and sliced
50
g
Peas
frozen
1
can
Water Chestnuts
225g can, drained and halved

Steps

  • Trim excess fat from pork, slice thinly, and toss with five-spice, salt, and pepper.
  • Boil egg noodles for 3-4 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 15ml oil.
  • Whisk sugar, cornflour, soy sauce, mirin, and 100ml water in a bowl.
  • Brown the pork in 15ml oil over high heat for two minutes and set aside.
  • Stir-fry pepper and carrot in 15ml oil for two minutes.
  • Add ginger, garlic, onions, peas, and water chestnuts and cook for two more minutes.
  • Fry noodles in the remaining oil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  • Combine meat and vegetables with noodles and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in sauce and toss for 1-2 minutes until hot and glossy.