Pork Chow Mein In Char Siu Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Chow Mein In Char Siu Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g fresh thin egg noodles or 250 g italian vermicelli; 1 medium onion; 1 medium carrot; 4 spring onions; 1 small green capsicum; 1 small red capsicum; 5 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger; 4 tablespoons chopped ham fat (I omit this); 1 cup cubed cooked pork or 1 cup ham; 6 teaspoons chinese char siu sauce (If not available, substitute 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce); 1/2 cup bean sprouts, tails removed; 3 teaspoons cornflour; 1 1/4 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

250 g fresh thin egg noodles or 250 g italian vermicelli
1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
4 spring onions
1 small green capsicum
1 small red capsicum
5 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
4 tablespoons chopped ham fat (I omit this)
1 cup cubed cooked pork or 1 cup ham
6 teaspoons chinese char siu sauce (If not available, substitute 1 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce)
1/2 cup bean sprouts, tails removed
3 teaspoons cornflour
1 1/4 cups chicken stock

1
Place noodles in a large pan of boiling water and cook until just tender.
2
Drain noodles in a colander.
3
Spread out on a clean tea towel to dry.
4
Cut onion into quarters or eighths and separate layers.
5
Cut carrot into thin strips.
6
Cut spring onions into 5 cm lengths and the capsicum into 2.
7
5 cm squares.
8
Heat 1 Tablespoon of the oil in a heavy-based pan.
9
Add half the noodles and cook over a moderate heat for 5 minutes or until a golden, crisp cake has formed.
10
Turn noodle cake over and cook a further 5 minutes, adding another tablespoon of oil by drizzling it down the side of the pan.
11
Remove noodles to a plate and keep warm.
12
Repeat this procedure with the remaining noodles.
13
Heat remaining oil in a wok and cook the garlic and ginger until light golden.
14
Add the onion, carrot, spring onion, and capsicum and toss over a high heat for 3 minutes.
15
Add the ham fat, pork and char sui sauce and cook a further minute.
16
Add bean sprouts and toss for a few seconds.
17
Dissolve the cornflour in a little of the stock.
18
Add with the remaining stock to wok.
19
Stir until the liquid boils and thickens.
20
Place noodle cakes on a serving platter and use a knife to break them up.
21
Pour pork mixture over.
22
Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g fresh thin egg noodles or 250 g italian vermicelli, 1 medium onion, 1 medium carrot, 4 spring onions, and more.

Yes, Pork Chow Mein In Char Siu Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pork Chow Mein In Char Siu Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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