Authentic Chinese Pork Chow Mein Recipe

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Authentic Chinese Pork Chow Mein
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut meat into thin strips.
  2. Combine 2 tbsp cornstarch with sugar, blend in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp oil; mix to blend.
  3. Pour over pork strips; toss well to coat, marinade in mixture for 20 minutes.
  4. In a wok or large saute pan heat 2 tablespoons shortening; brown the meat lightly on all sides in hot shortening (after browning the pork you may add in chopped garlic and saute for 2 minutes if desired).
  5. Add remaining 4 tbsp soy sauce and 1-1/2 cups water; simmer, covered on low heat for 45 minutes.
  6. Add in the celery and onions; simmer for 15 minutes more.
  7. In a small bowl, blend in remaining cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; stir into meat mixture.
  8. Add molasses, water chestnuts, bean sprouts and mushrooms; heat thoroughly.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted almonds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 309.48 Kcal (1296 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.35g 21%
Cholesterol 73.69mg 25%
Sodium 1726.36mg 72%
Potassium 739.08mg 16%
Total Carbs 18.06g 6%
Sugars 8.51g 34%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 12%
Protein 31.84g 64%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 22%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 60.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.21 Kcal (369 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.81g 21%
Cholesterol 21mg 25%
Sodium 492.05mg 72%
Potassium 210.66mg 16%
Total Carbs 5.15g 6%
Sugars 2.42g 34%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 12%
Protein 9.08g 64%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 22%
Iron 0.7mg 14%
Calcium 17.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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