Pork Chow Mein – Better Than Takeout!
Ingredients
- 800g pork mince
- 420g Chow Mein noodles
- 1.5 cups bean shoots
- 3 spring onions, chopped
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups snow peas
- 2 tbsp peanut oil (or other cooking oil) for stir frying
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp corn flour
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
The best noodles for Chow Mein
The key to classic Chow Mein is the noodles. Traditional Chow Mein noodles are thin, crinkly, and lightly coated in flour for a signature texture. You can usually find them at your local supermarket—check the refrigerated section for fresh noodles! If you can’t find them, here are some great alternatives:
Ramen noodles – Discard the seasoning packet and just use the noodles.
Thin egg noodles – Check the ingredients; they should contain egg for the best texture.
No Wok? No worries
A large skillet works just as well as a wok. Just make sure it’s big enough so your ingredients don’t spill when tossing the noodles.
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauces, Chinese cooking wine, honey, corn flour, and chicken stock. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add pork mince and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, pour over a bit of the sauce onto the pork mince and set aside.
- Push the pork to one side of the pan. Add another tbsp of oil to the empty side of the pan, then toss in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Next, add the carrots, cabbage, and snow peas to the skillet, stir-frying for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the Chow Mein noodles and bean shoots to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together, ensuring the noodles are well coated.
- Add the spring onions, stir well, and serve hot.
Ingredients
- 800g pork mince
- 420g Chow Mein noodles
- 1.5 cups bean shoots
- 3 spring onions, chopped
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups snow peas
- 2 tbsp peanut oil (or other cooking oil) for stir frying
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp corn flour
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
The best noodles for Chow Mein
The key to classic Chow Mein is the noodles. Traditional Chow Mein noodles are thin, crinkly, and lightly coated in flour for a signature texture. You can usually find them at your local supermarket—check the refrigerated section for fresh noodles! If you can’t find them, here are some great alternatives:
Ramen noodles – Discard the seasoning packet and just use the noodles.
Thin egg noodles – Check the ingredients; they should contain egg for the best texture.
No Wok? No worries
A large skillet works just as well as a wok. Just make sure it’s big enough so your ingredients don’t spill when tossing the noodles.
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauces, Chinese cooking wine, honey, corn flour, and chicken stock. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add pork mince and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, pour over a bit of the sauce onto the pork mince and set aside.
- Push the pork to one side of the pan. Add another tbsp of oil to the empty side of the pan, then toss in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Next, add the carrots, cabbage, and snow peas to the skillet, stir-frying for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the Chow Mein noodles and bean shoots to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together, ensuring the noodles are well coated.
- Add the spring onions, stir well, and serve hot.
Helpful Tips
Storage
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave.
Freezer: Not recommended, as the noodles can become mushy.
Substitutions
Serving Suggestions
Garnish with extra spring onions or toasted sesame seeds.
Serve with a side of chilli oil for a spicy kick.
Pair with homemade dumplings or a cucumber salad
Watch How to Make It
