Description
This Egg and Pork Lo Mein recipe is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying Asian-inspired dish combining tender pork slices, fluffy scrambled eggs, and soft lo mein noodles tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup and plenty of room for customization, it brings a comforting takeout favorite right to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Noodles
- Lo Mein Noodles – amount per package instructions (about 8 oz)
Protein
- Pork Tenderloin or Shoulder – 8 oz, thinly sliced
- Eggs – 2 large, lightly beaten
Aromatics
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh Ginger – 1 tablespoon, minced
Sauce
- Soy Sauce – 3 tablespoons
- Oyster Sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Water or Broth – 2 tablespoons (to loosen the sauce)
Vegetables
- Bell Peppers – 1/2 cup, sliced
- Carrots – 1/2 cup, julienned
- Green Onions – 1/4 cup, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Oils and Garnishes
- Vegetable Oil – 2 tablespoons
- Sesame Oil – 1 teaspoon
- Toasted Sesame Seeds – optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Thinly slice the pork and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Beat the eggs lightly. Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions until tender but not mushy; drain and set aside.
- Cook the Pork: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork slices and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the pork from the pan and keep warm.
- Scramble the Eggs: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, then pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble gently until just set but still soft. Remove and set aside with the pork.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables and Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger to the pan, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp and vibrant in color.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Return the cooked noodles, pork, and eggs to the pan. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water or broth. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and toss once more. Serve hot garnished with chopped green onions and optional toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Cook on high heat to ensure quick cooking and slight smoky flavor.
- Prepare all ingredients ahead of time to keep cooking smooth and fast.
- Do not overcook noodles; cooking them al dente keeps good texture in the stir-fry.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
- Adjust soy and oyster sauce amounts gradually to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Egg Lo Mein, Pork Lo Mein, Quick Dinner, Asian Stir Fry, Homemade Lo Mein, Weeknight Meal
