Pork over Scallion Lo Mein and Bok Choy

Submitted by afr0bunny

"this recipe is great! i stole it from my boyfriend. it is flavorful and incredibly easy"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 lb lo mein noodles
• 8 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops
• 1 lb baby bok choy, quartered
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup chopped scallion
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil

directions

1. cook, drain, and rinse lo mein- when cool, toss with 2 tbsp sesame oil and set aside.
2. pound pork to 1/4 in thick in large saute pan, heat 1 tbsp each sesame and peanut oil over med-high heat.
3. add bok choy and cook until golden brown (about 1 min per side).
4. add ginger and garlic and stir constantly for 2 min.
5. add soy, vinegar, sugar, water, and pepper flakes and simmer, partially covered, over med heat for 15 min.
6. meanwhile, salt and pepper the pork and brown it in 1 tbsp peanut oil, keep it warm in the oven if you need to.
7. toss the oiled lo mein with the scallions and sesame seeds and serve topped with the pork and bok choy.