Pork and Green Bean Lo Mein

Name: Pork and Green Bean Lo Mein
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh lo mein noodles; 8 oz. pork tenderloin, thinly sliced; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 2 tsp. plus 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, divided; 1 tsp. plus 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, divided (see tip below); 2 1/2 tbsp. canola oil, divided; 1/4 c. apricot preserves; 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar; 2 tsp. sambal oelek; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts separated from dark green parts); 10 oz. green beans, halved crosswise; Toasted sesame seeds, for serving; Chili crisp, for serving

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By Tina MartinezPublished: Jun 14, 2024

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Yields:

4 - 4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

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Shaoxing wine, a Chinese rice wine commonly used for cooking, adds wonderful complexity to this glossy better-than-takeout dish. Coupled with a sweet and savory sauce made from apricot preserves and sambal, this is a flavorful full-package meal you’ll want to make again and again.

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Ingredients

1 lb.
fresh lo mein noodles
8 oz.
pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
1 tsp.
cornstarch
2 tsp.
plus 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry, divided
1 tsp.
plus 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, divided (see tip below)
2 1/2 Tbsp.
canola oil, divided
1/4 cup
apricot preserves
2 Tbsp.
rice wine vinegar
2 tsp.
sambal oelek
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
2
scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts separated from dark green parts)
10 oz.
green beans, halved crosswise
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving
Chili crisp, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cook noodles per package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine pork, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons water; gently massage together and let sit while preparing remaining ingredients.
3. Step 3In small bowl, stir together apricot preserves, vinegar, sambal oelek, remaining 11/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water.
4. Step 4Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add half of pork in single layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned, 2 minutes. Flip and cook until just cooked through, 30 seconds. Transfer to second bowl. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining pork. Add remaining 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine and cook, scraping up browned bits; transfer to bowl.
5. Step 5Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1/2 tablespoons oil. Add garlic and scallion white and light green parts; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add green beans and 3 tablespoons water; cover and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add noodles, pork with juices from bowl, scallion greens, and vinegar mixture; cook, tossing occasionally, until sauce is glossy and coats noodles, 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Step 6Serve, topped with sesame seeds and chili crisp if desired.

Easy swaps Dry sherry will work in place of Shaoxing wine; for dark soy sauce, you can use a 3:1 mix of regular soy sauce and dark brown sugar.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 552 calories, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 43 mg cholesterol, 1,423 mg sodium, 86 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 20 g sugar (8.5 g added sugar), 26 g protein

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