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Monday, June 20, 2011

Five Spice Pork Lo Mein



Hope everyone had a great weekend, and a great Father's Day!  On Saturday we went to pick strawberries.  It was a great time, and we came home with almost 13 pounds of them.  Stay tuned later in the week for lots of strawberry recipes!  I am still trying to come up with something else to make to use up the last pound.  
 
In the mean time, I have a great quick dinner for you. We love stir-fry here.  This is a super easy, but really good one.  We found this one years ago, and it is still in our rotation! It is super flavorful, and makes great leftovers as well!

5-spice Pork Lo Mein
Adapted from Cooking Light
Printable Recipe

1 package uncooked Chinese-style noodles 
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 
1 1/2 Tbls  five-spice powder 
1 (approx 1 lb)pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into thin strips 
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 
2 tablespoons canola oil 
1/2 cup water 
1/2 cup hoisin sauce 
1/2 cup chopped green onions



Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Place in a large bowl. Snip noodles several times with kitchen scissors.  Our local grocery store sells a package called Chinese-Style noodle - it looks kind of like Ramen.  Last week I was at the Asian market, so I picked up a different shaped noodle, and it was just as good!



Combine ginger, five-spice powder, and pork in a medium bowl; add 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing to coat. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.



Add pork mixture; sauté 2 minutes or until browned. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, water, and hoisin sauce; cook 2 minutes or until pork is done. Add pork mixture and green onions to noodles; toss well to combine.


Linked to:  "Get Grillin’ with Family Fresh Cooking and Cookin’ Canuck, sponsored by Ile de France CheeseRösleEmile HenryRouxbe and ManPans.”

 

25 comments:

  1. I just watched "Good Eats" about aian noodles so now II want to make all of my asain recipes with real asian noddles instead of pasta.

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  2. I love going to pick berries during the start of summer, but I never buy them. I just eat them on the spot... kilos of them! Hahaha.
    Well I am still a student you see.
    Hey the stir-fry noodles looks like a great summer treat!

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  3. This looks great! What a wonderful way to serve a stir-fry.

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  4. Looks delicious! I made Spicy Beef Lo Mein on my blog last week...brilliant minds thinking a like! I LOVE the pork in it!

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  5. I love Lo Mein and this one sounds wonderful. Definitely going on the to make list and definitely buzzed :-)

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  6. This looks awesome! I can never find chinese-style noodles at my store, so spaghetti will have to suffice. :)

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  7. This looks and sounds amazing - I'm always looking for good pork tenderloin recipes so this is great - so glad I'm following you!
    Mary

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  8. Looks like a quick wonderful meal. Great for a weeknight!

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  9. Oh, I love to have this for lunch today. Sadly, I'll have to stick with my sandwich. :(

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  10. Your lo mein looks delicious! I just made a slightly different version of these noodles. They are a great pantry staple.

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  11. I love spicy lo mein!! My husband is obsessed!!

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  12. So easy, yet so yummy. This is a great recipe!

    Strawberry picking sounds like so much fun, I hope you had a great time! I can't wait to see what strawberry-filled recipes you come up with.

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  13. This looks and sounds lovely. I love using pork for this kind of dish.

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  14. Oh looks delicious! I love noodles and especially when we stir-fry... it's easy and quick, and delicious!!!

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  15. Yum! I'm so hooked on Chinese noodles...this looks like a lovely, light take on a classic!

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  16. I could eat noodles about as often as I can eat rice. I guess that would be 24/7! This dish looks delicious! Looking forward to your strawberry extravaganza too! : )

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  17. I have been on an Asian kick lately. I love trying all of the different noodle varieties out there.

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  18. I love this dish. Yum! The picture looks so good I wish I could reach in and have a bite. : ) Great Job.

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  19. I'm jealous, I'd love to have that many in my fridge right now. I've been living on fresh strawberries and pineapple!! :)

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  20. Erin, what a fabulous entree...love these flavors. Can't wait to see your berry creations~

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  21. Easy and delicious...and you made me hungry! :)

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  22. I have never made my own lo mein. This looks really good!!!

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  23. Oooo... what a great looking Chinese noodle. Yummmm...
    Kristy

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  24. Oh that sounds like a delicious recipe for Pork Lo Mein. I've never made my own - maybe it's time to try!

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  25. Your lo mein looks fabulous!
    Cookin' Canuck and I are in week 3 of Get Grillin’ and would love to have you join us. Please link up to 3 entree recipes including this dish. Doing so will qualify you to enter our Ild De France Cheese giveaway. It's also a way to share your amazing recipes with all of us. http://su.pr/17fizq

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