Delicious Pork Lo Mein Stir-Fry with Vegetables

lo mein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is often more affordable.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast reduces fat content, while pork shoulder is more economical.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is a budget-friendly alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Slice the pork loin into quarter-inch strips.

Sharpen the knife before slicing the pork.

Trim off any excess fat from the pork loin.

Place the sliced pork into a bowl.

Prepare a marinade by mixing 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons oyster sauce, 0.5 teaspoons brown sugar, 0.25 teaspoons baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 tablespoon oil.

Let the pork marinate while preparing the noodles.

Cook the Shin ramyeon noodles until al dente, then drain and add 1 teaspoon of oil to prevent sticking.

Heat a pan on medium-high and add oil for stir-frying the vegetables.

Add the mixed vegetables to the pan and stir-fry until slightly softened but still crunchy, then remove from the pan.

In the same pan, add the marinated pork and cook until browned.

Add the shiitake mushrooms and 1 teaspoon minced garlic to the pork.

Pour in 1 tablespoon of rice wine and let it cook off.

Add the soy sauce mixture to the pan and mix well.

Incorporate the pre-cooked Shin ramyeon noodles into the mixture.

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the stir-fried vegetables back into the pan.

Mix everything together and cook until heated through.

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