Best 5 Authentic Pork Lo Mein Chinese Recipes

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Lo mein is a classic Chinese dish made with noodles, vegetables, and protein. It's a popular takeout dish, but it's also easy to make at home. Lo mein is typically made with wheat noodles, but you can also use other types of noodles, such as rice noodles or soba noodles. The vegetables in lo mein can vary, but common choices include broccoli, carrots, and onions. The protein in lo mein can also vary, but pork is a popular choice. This recipe uses a simple sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice wine. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.

**Additional Information:**

* **Prep Time:** 15 minutes
* **Cook Time:** 15 minutes
* **Total Time:** 30 minutes
* **Servings:** 4

**Ingredients:**

* 1 pound dried lo mein noodles
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1/2 pound pork, thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1 cup chopped broccoli
* 1 cup chopped carrots
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 cup oyster sauce
* 1/4 cup rice wine
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil

**Instructions:**

1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork and cook until browned.
4. Add the onion, broccoli, and carrots and cook until softened.
5. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the noodles and toss to coat.
7. Serve immediately.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PORK LO MEIN



Pork Lo Mein image

I was inspired by another recipe that I changed to add more vegetables, ginger, and sesame oil. Add/remove veggies how you see fit.

Provided by Kendra:)

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (8 ounce) package linguine
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups snap peas
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon chopped fresh ginger, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 green onions, sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 793.5 mg, Sugar 7 g

CLASSIC LO MEIN (NOODLES)



Classic Lo Mein (Noodles) image

I love this deceptively simple dish. If you have all the ingredients, you can have a plate of delicious noodles on the table within 15 to 20 minutes, with prep included. There really isn't such a thing as a "lo mein" noodle, so don't try to find it on the shelf. You want to buy an egg noodle or pasta that's relatively thin and has some tooth. Some common names will be lo mein, chow mein, egg noodles or pancit noodles. Most markets have Japanese yaki soba noodles in the cold case, and those would work perfectly. Spaghetti or fettuccini cooked al dente and rinsed in cold water and drained in a colander will also make a great lo mein. The traditional difference between lo mein and chow mein is that lo mein is a soft noodle with some gravy, and chow mein is a crispy fried noodle tossed with or smothered in sauce. This has become very convoluted over the 200 years Chinese food has existed in America, with regional evolutions. Another tip: Although sesame oil is a fat and you would assume it should be used to start the stir-fry, I want you to treat it like a sauce. Sesame oil has incredible aroma and flavor but burns at a low temp. Add it to a sauce instead and use a high-temp oil like canola or peanut for cooking.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons (45 ml) oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons (45 ml) cooking oil, such as canola or peanut oil
2 teaspoons (10 grams) minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons (11 grams) thinly sliced ginger
1/2 pound (250 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
3 cups (750 grams) fresh lo mein noodles (see Cook's Note)
1/4 pound (125 grams) baby bok choy, bottoms removed
3 scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) pieces

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.

ROAST PORK LO MEIN



Roast Pork Lo Mein image

Our pork lo mein recipe is the real deal, made the same way we cooked it in our family's Chinese restaurant. Use Chinese BBQ pork from a restaurant/roast meat shop, or make your own with our recipe!

Provided by Bill

Categories     Noodles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hot water
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
8 ounces Chinese roast pork (char siu) (julienned into strips)
1 clove garlic ((minced))
1/4 cup carrot ((julienned))
1/2 cup water chestnuts ((sliced))
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots ((in strips or sliced into bite-sized pieces))
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms ((such as shiitake, oyster, button, or baby portobello) )
2 1/4 cups napa cabbage ((shredded))
2/3 cup snow peas ((ends trimmed with fibrous string removed))
1 1/2 cups mung bean sprouts ((optional))
14 ounces cooked lo mein noodles
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
2 scallions ((julienned))

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!

AUTHENTIC PORK LO MEIN - CHINESE



Authentic Pork Lo Mein - Chinese image

My friends mom is Chinese and living in Hong Kong, and she sent my friend this family recipe, at my request, because I couldn't find a good one on the internet, and I asked him if his mom had a special recipe. If you love Lo Mein and want to make an authentic Chinese recipe for it, then this is it! You can find the noodles in your neighborhood Asian Market and maybe in the International section of your local supermarket. If you can't find fresh (chinese) noodles, then use the dry noodles. Rice wine should not be confused with sake, although sake is certainly rice wine. The two are made very differently, and the recipe below is for rice wine NOT Sake. You may substitute Mirin, which is a Japanese sweet cooking wine. You can change this up and make Shrimp, Chicken, or Beef Lo Mein by using either fresh whole shrimp, fresh chicken pieces or beef strips in place of the tenderloin. Cooking time includes marinating time. To poster Chef #868046, I am not sure what you mean when you say this isn't "authentic", because in my eyes it definately is. Furthermore, if you knew green peppers weren't "authentic" then why did you put them in your dish? Also, if you thought this recipe wasn't "authentic", and knew what the ingredients were supposed to be, why did you bother to make my recipe? I would have asked you in an email, but your not accepting mail, and since you just joined yesterday and this was your first review, I am assuming your not really interested in what I have to say anyway :) But I feel better after having said it, and with that said, those that try it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 lb fresh pork tenderloin
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (cut very fine)
5 -6 large mixed mushrooms
1/2 cup bamboo shoot
1 red bell peppers or 1 carrot
1 small onion, cut in wedges
2 green onions, shredded
1 medium zucchini or 1 medium celery, cut in 1-inch strips
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ginger
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 lb fresh Chinese egg noodles
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1588.4, Fat 63, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 265.3, Sodium 2403, Carbohydrate 191.9, Fiber 12, Sugar 15, Protein 64.1

AUTHENTIC CHINESE PORK CHOW MEIN



Authentic Chinese Pork Chow Mein image

No need to order in chow mein when you can make it yourself, this is just as good if not even better than any Chinese restaurant or take-out -- if you prefer more flavor then add in more soy sauce --- if desired after the pork is finished browning you may add in fresh minced garlic and stir for 2 minutes, this is only optional --- you will love this!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs lean pork, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
5 tablespoons soy sauce (divided, more is desired)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons shortening
1 3/4 cups water, divided
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon molasses (do NOT omit)
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
1 lb bean sprouts (or more)
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
salt and pepper
1 bunch green onion (optional)
blanched almond, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Cut meat into thin strips.
  • Combine 2 tbsp cornstarch with sugar, blend in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp oil; mix to blend.
  • Pour over pork strips; toss well to coat, marinade in mixture for 20 minutes.
  • In a wok or large saute pan heat 2 tablespoons shortening; brown the meat lightly on all sides in hot shortening (after browning the pork you may add in chopped garlic and saute for 2 minutes if desired).
  • Add remaining 4 tbsp soy sauce and 1-1/2 cups water; simmer, covered on low heat for 45 minutes.
  • Add in the celery and onions; simmer for 15 minutes more.
  • In a small bowl, blend in remaining cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; stir into meat mixture.
  • Add molasses, water chestnuts, bean sprouts and mushrooms; heat thoroughly.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted almonds.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your lo mein.
  • Cook the noodles al dente: They should be slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok: This will help to prevent the noodles from sticking.
  • Stir-fry the noodles and vegetables over high heat: This will help to create a nice char and flavor.
  • Add the sauce and protein last: This will help to prevent the sauce from overcooking.
  • Serve immediately: Lo mein is best enjoyed fresh out of the wok.

Conclusion:

Pork lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you are a fan of Chinese food or just looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, pork lo mein is sure to please.

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