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Caramelised Pork Chow Mein

with button mushrooms, egg noodles & hoisin sauce

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  • Hands on25 - 45 minutes
  • Overall35 - 55 minutes
Photo of Caramelised Pork Chow Mein

Are you ready to chow down on a delicious pork chow mein? Then get your Chef’s hat on, your pans ready, and let’s cook! You can look forward to a final result that combines al dente egg noodles, a rich sesame soy sauce, caramelised pork mince, and layers of button mushrooms and cabbage with a warming undertone of fresh ginger.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the noodles with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, cook the noodles for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.

  2. OPEN SESAME

    Place the sesame seeds in a pan (large enough for the stir-fry) over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. MAKE MINCEMEAT OF THIS RECIPE

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until golden, shifting as they colour. Add an extra drizzle of oil to the pan, if necessary. Add the grated Ginger and the pork mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Caramelise for 4-5 minutes, shifting occasionally. Add the hoisin sauce and ½ the toasted sesame seeds. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. FINISH THE MEIN MEAL

    Return the pan, wiped down, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 5-6 minutes until soft and browned, shifting occasionally. Add the chopped Cabbage and fry for 1-2 minutes until cooked but still al dente, shifting occasionally. Add the sliced pickled pepper, the cooked noodles, and the sesame soy. Remove from the heat and toss until combined. Stir through the hoisin mince mixture and season to taste (if necessary).

  5. FINAL TOUCHES

    Plate up the Pork chow mein. Sprinkle over the remaining sesame seeds and garnish with the picked coriander. Cheers, Chef!

  • Egg Noodles - 1 cake

  • White Sesame Seeds - 7,5ml

  • Button Mushrooms - 100g

  • Fresh Ginger - 10g

  • Pork Mince - 150g

  • Hoisin Sauce - 50ml

  • Onion - 1

  • Cabbage - 100g

  • Pickled Bell Peppers - 40g

  • Sesame Soy - 17,5ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 4g

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the noodles with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, cook the noodles for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.

  2. OPEN SESAME

    Place the sesame seeds in a pan (large enough for the stir-fry) over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. MAKE MINCEMEAT OF THIS RECIPE

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until golden, shifting as they colour. Add an extra drizzle of oil to the pan, if necessary. Add the grated Ginger and the pork mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Caramelise for 5-6 minutes, shifting occasionally. Add the hoisin sauce and ½ the toasted sesame seeds. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. FINISH THE MEIN MEAL

    Return the pan, wiped down, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 5-6 minutes until soft and browned, shifting occasionally. Add the chopped Cabbage and fry for 1-2 minutes until cooked but still al dente, shifting occasionally. Add the sliced pickled pepper, the cooked noodles, and the sesame soy. Remove from the heat and toss until combined. Stir through the hoisin mince mixture and season to taste (if necessary).

  5. FINAL TOUCHES

    Plate up the Pork chow mein. Sprinkle over the remaining sesame seeds and garnish with the picked coriander. Cheers, Chef!

  • Egg Noodles - 2 cakes

  • White Sesame Seeds - 15ml

  • Button Mushrooms - 200g

  • Fresh Ginger - 20g

  • Pork Mince - 300g

  • Hoisin Sauce - 100ml

  • Onion - 1

  • Cabbage - 200g

  • Pickled Bell Peppers - 80g

  • Sesame Soy - 35ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 8g

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the noodles with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, cook the noodles for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.

  2. OPEN SESAME

    Place the sesame seeds in a pan (large enough for the stir-fry) over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. MAKE MINCEMEAT OF THIS RECIPE

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until golden, shifting as they colour. Add an extra drizzle of oil to the pan, if necessary. Add the grated Ginger and the pork mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Caramelise for 5-6 minutes, shifting occasionally. Add the hoisin sauce and ½ the toasted sesame seeds. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. FINISH THE MEIN MEAL

    Return the pan, wiped down, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 6-7 minutes until soft and browned, shifting occasionally. Add the chopped Cabbage and fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked but still al dente, shifting occasionally. Add the sliced pickled pepper, the cooked noodles, and the sesame soy. Remove from the heat and toss until combined. Stir through the hoisin mince mixture and season to taste (if necessary).

  5. FINAL TOUCHES

    Plate up the Pork chow mein. Sprinkle over the remaining sesame seeds and garnish with the picked coriander. Cheers, Chef!

  • Egg Noodles - 3 cakes

  • White Sesame Seeds - 22,5ml

  • Button Mushrooms - 300g

  • Fresh Ginger - 30g

  • Pork Mince - 450g

  • Hoisin Sauce - 150ml

  • Onions - 2

  • Cabbage - 300g

  • Pickled Bell Peppers - 120g

  • Sesame Soy - 52,5ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 12g

  1. OODLES OF NOODLES

    Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the noodles with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, cook the noodles for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss through some oil to prevent sticking.

  2. OPEN SESAME

    Place the sesame seeds in a pan (large enough for the stir-fry) over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. MAKE MINCEMEAT OF THIS RECIPE

    Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until golden, shifting as they colour. Add an extra drizzle of oil to the pan, if necessary. Add the grated Ginger and the pork mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Caramelise for 6-7 minutes, shifting occasionally. Add the hoisin sauce and ½ the toasted sesame seeds. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  4. FINISH THE MEIN MEAL

    Return the pan, wiped down, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced Onion for 6-7 minutes until soft and browned, shifting occasionally. Add the chopped Cabbage and fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked but still al dente, shifting occasionally. Add the sliced pickled pepper, the cooked noodles, and the sesame soy. Remove from the heat and toss until combined. Stir through the hoisin mince mixture and season to taste (if necessary).

  5. FINAL TOUCHES

    Plate up the Pork chow mein. Sprinkle over the remaining sesame seeds and garnish with the picked coriander. Cheers, Chef!

  • Egg Noodles - 4 cakes

  • White Sesame Seeds - 30ml

  • Button Mushrooms - 400g

  • Fresh Ginger - 40g

  • Pork Mince - 600g

  • Hoisin Sauce - 200ml

  • Onions - 2

  • Cabbage - 400g

  • Pickled Bell Peppers - 160g

  • Sesame Soy - 70ml

  • Fresh Coriander - 15g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R369.90

for 4 servings · R92.47 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Sesame Soy
  • Pickled Bell Peppers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Caramelised Pork Chow Mein?

The preparation time for Caramelised Pork Chow Mein with button mushrooms, egg noodles & hoisin sauce is between 25 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Caramelised Pork Chow Mein with button mushrooms, egg noodles & hoisin sauce?

The total time required to make Caramelised Pork Chow Mein with button mushrooms, egg noodles & hoisin sauce is between 35 and 55 minutes.

How many servings does Caramelised Pork Chow Mein provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Caramelised Pork Chow Mein?

Button Mushrooms, Cabbage, Egg Noodles, Fresh Coriander, Ginger, Hoisin Sauce, Onion, Pickled Bell Peppers, Pork Mince, Sesame Soy, White Sesame Seeds

What is the nutritional information of Caramelised Pork Chow Mein?

Calories: 966, Carbs: 98 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 43.5 grams, Sugar: 40.6 grams, Salt: 2904 grams

How do I prepare Caramelised Pork Chow Mein?

OODLES OF NOODLES: Boil the kettle. Fill a pot for the noodles with boiling water, add a pinch of salt, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, cook the noodles for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and toss through some oil to prevent sticking. FINAL TOUCHES: Plate up the pork chow mein. Sprinkle over the remaining sesame seeds and garnish with the picked coriander. Cheers, Chef! FINISH THE MEIN MEAL: Return the pan, wiped down, to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion for 5-6 minutes until soft and browned, shifting occasionally. Add the chopped cabbage and fry for 1-2 minutes until cooked but still al dente, shifting occasionally. Add the sliced pickled pepper, the cooked noodles, and the sesame soy. Remove from the heat and toss until combined. Stir through the hoisin mince mixture and season to taste (if necessary). OPEN SESAME: Place the sesame seeds in a pan (large enough for the stir-fry) over medium heat. Toast for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside. MAKE MINCEMEAT OF THIS RECIPE: Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the quartered mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until golden, shifting as they colour. Add an extra drizzle of oil to the pan, if necessary. Add the grated ginger and the pork mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Caramelise for 5-6 minutes, shifting occasionally. Add the hoisin sauce and ½ the toasted sesame seeds. Remove from the pan and set aside.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Caramelised Pork Chow Mein?

Button Mushrooms, Cabbage, Egg Noodles, Fresh Coriander, Ginger, Hoisin Sauce, Onion, Pickled Bell Peppers, Pork Mince, Sesame Soy, White Sesame Seeds

How many calories does Caramelised Pork Chow Mein have?

966 calories

How much fat content does Caramelised Pork Chow Mein have?

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