Name: Char Siu Pork Lo Mein
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) pork tenderloin or shoulder; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 garlic clove, minced; Red food coloring (optional, for traditional color); 8 ounces (225g) Lo Mein noodles or linguine; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed; 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; Salt and pepper to taste

AuthorSusan LeeCategoryChinese, Pasta & Noodles, Stir-FriesDifficultyIntermediate

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time30 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time45 mins

For the Char Siu Pork:

1 lb (450g) pork tenderloin or shoulder

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

1 garlic clove, minced

Red food coloring (optional, for traditional color)

For the Lo Mein:

8 ounces (225g) Lo Mein noodles or linguine

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, julienned

1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed

3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Marinate the Pork:

In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and food coloring if using. Coat the pork with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Cook the Pork:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pork on a rack over a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, basting with the marinade halfway through, until cooked through. Let the pork rest, then slice it into thin strips.

Stir-Fry Vegetables:

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and green onions, and stir-fry for another minute.

Combine and Season:

Add the cooked noodles and sliced char siu pork to the wok. Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

Remove from heat and serve the Char Siu Pork Lo Mein hot.

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