This comforting Chow Mein dish delivers a perfect balance of tender pork strips and crisp, fresh vegetables like celery, onions, and water chestnuts. The savory sauce, made from chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch, coats every bite with deep umami flavor. It’s a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that brings authentic Chinese-inspired taste to your table. Whether served over noodles or rice, this hearty meal is easy to prepare with pantry staples and offers a delicious, family-friendly option for busy evenings.
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Description
This comforting Chow Mein dish delivers a perfect balance of tender pork strips and crisp, fresh vegetables like celery, onions, and water chestnuts. The savory sauce, made from chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch, coats every bite with deep umami flavor. It&# 226;ÂÂs a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that brings authentic Chinese-inspired taste to your table. Whether served over noodles or rice, this hearty meal is easy to prepare with pantry staples and offers a delicious, family-friendly option for busy evenings.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the thin pork strips and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove pork from the pan and set aside.
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Add another 1 teaspoon of oil to the same pan. Add the sliced celery and onion, stir-frying until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
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Add the drained canned mushrooms to the pan and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth and free of lumps.
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Stir the cornstarch mixture into the chicken broth and soy sauce in the pan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
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Return the cooked pork to the pan along with the drained water chestnuts.
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Stir everything together and heat through for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the pork is hot.
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Serve immediately over chow mein noodles or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1005.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 46.8g72%
- Saturated Fat 13.9g70%
- Cholesterol 313.3mg105%
- Sodium 1195.7mg50%
- Total Carbohydrate 26.9g9%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
- Sugars 8.0g
- Protein 106.0g212%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.