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Pork Chow Mein

Pork Chow Mein

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This wonderful pork chow mein is full of flavour and satisfying textures. A great side dish, especially if you like noodles too!. Works equally well with chicken if preferred to pork
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500g Pork Tenderloin
  • 1 Tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 Tsp Sea Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 200g Fresh Egg Noodles
  • 2 Tbsp Rapeseed Oil
  • 2 Tbsp light Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tsp Cornflour
  • 4 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Dry Sherry
  • 1 Red & 1 Green Pepper, Deseeded and sliced
  • 1 large Carrot, peeled and cut into strips
  • 25 g Fresh Ginger, peeled and very thinly sliced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 8 Spring Onions, sliced on diagonal
  • 100g frozen Peas

Method
 

  1. Trim any excess fat and sinew from the Pork
  2. Cut the Pork in half lengthways and then in to thin slices
  3. Place in a bowl and toss with the Five Spice Chinese powder, Sea Salt and plenty of Black Pepper (to your taste).
  4. Set aside.
  5. Mix the Sugar and Cornflour in a bowl and gradually stir in Soy Sauce, Sherry and 50 ml Water.
  6. Set aside
  7. Heat 1 Tbsp of the Rapeseed Oil in a Wok until it begins to smoke
  8. Add the Pork and stir fry for 2 minutes or until nicely browned
  9. Transfer to a warm plate
  10. Put the Wok back on the heat and add 1 Tbsp rapeseed oil
  11. Stir Fry the pepper and carrot for 2-3 minutes
  12. Add the ginger, garlic, spring onions and fry for 1-2 minutes before adding the peas
  13. Return the pork to the wok
  14. Stir Fry for 2 minutes
  15. Cook the egg noodles according to packet instructions
  16. Then add to the pan
  17. Toss all the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes
  18. Stir the soy and sherry mixture again and pour in to the wok
  19. Continue tossing everything together until piping hot and glossy
  20. Serve and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 42gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 930mgFiber: 8gSugar: 21g

Notes

For extra flavour, marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight.
Don't overcrowd the wok when stir-frying the pork; cook in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear.
Adjust the amount of chilli flakes or sriracha to your liking for an extra kick.

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