You’re about to embark on a food journey across the world as we explore the traditional Chinese noodle dish pork lo mein. This beloved recipe is one of China’s most iconic and beloved dishes, and it’s certainly earned its well-deserved World-Famous status.
So, what exactly is pork lo mein? Well, it’s a stir-fried noodle dish that typically contains pork, vegetables, and a variety of seasonings. The noodles are usually egg noodles and can be either boiled or pan-fried, depending on your preference. The pork is usually cut into thin strips, and the vegetables can include onions, carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bean sprouts.
This tasty dish is simple to make and will please everyone at your dinner table. It’s also great to use leftover pork, so don’t be afraid to get creative with your ingredients. Plus, you can always adjust the amount of heat you add to the noodles according to your own taste.
So get ready to get cooking and enjoy this classic Chinese noodle dish. You’ll be glad that you did!
Pork Lo Mein Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ pound lean ground pork
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup green or sweet red pepper
- cut into bite-size strips
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
- 4 ounces thin spaghetti cooked and drained
- 2 cups cooked
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- ½ cup sliced green onion
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook pork, mushrooms, carrots, green pepper, and garlic till meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat.
- Stir cornstarch into meat mixture. Stir in chicken broth, soy sauce, gingerroot, crushed red pepper, and curry powder. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
- Stir in cooked spaghetti, bean sprouts, and green onion; heat through. If desired, garnish with additional sliced green onion.
