Pork Lo Mein

Ingredients and Weight:

• Pork shoulder or loin, boneless and skinless: 1 pound
• Lo mein noodles: 8 ounces
• Bok choy: 1 pound
• Carrots: 1 cup, julienned
• Celery: 1 cup, julienned
• Green onions: 1/2 cup, chopped
• Red bell pepper: 1/2 cup, julienned
• Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
• Rice wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger: 1 tablespoon, minced
• Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cut the pork into thin strips.
2. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and vegetable oil. Add the pork strips to the marinade and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
3. Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package directions.
4. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork strips and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add the bok choy, carrots, celery, green onions, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Add the pork back to the skillet and stir to combine.
7. Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss until coated with the sauce.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving, approximately 1 cup)

• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar
• Tender pork and crisp-tender vegetables
• Well-balanced combination of textures and flavors
• Suitable for American taste, with familiar ingredients and flavors

User Comments:

• "This lo mein was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect, and the pork was so tender."
• "I love how easy this recipe was to make. It's now a regular in my dinner rotation."
• "The vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness to the dish."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To ensure the pork is tender, marinate it for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
• Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the pork. This will prevent it from browning properly.
• If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet instead.
• To make the dish vegetarian, substitute the pork with tofu or tempeh.