Pork and Peanut Chow Mein
Everybody loves a Chow Mein, and this one is made especially easy by using our Satay Spices blend.
Ingredients
- 1 package (½ lb) chow mein noodles
- 5 oz pork shoulder or filet
- ½ cup shelled peanuts, whole
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 shallots, chopped
- 2 Tbsp nam prik*
- 2 hot chilies, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp Satay Spices, ground
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp soya sauce
- 1 bunch garlic chives or green onions
- *Thai chili, soy and shrimp paste (you can substitute 1 tbsp fish sauce)
Method
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1
Cook the noodles for 2 minutes in boiling salted water. Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
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2
Cut the pork into short, thin strips (julienne) and set aside.
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3
Heat the oil in a wok on medium heat and fry the peanuts until brown (1–2 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve the oil.
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4
Once cooled, chop the peanuts coarsely and set aside.
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5
Heat the wok with half of the reserved oil, add the garlic, shallots, nam prik, chilies and spices. Cook on high heat for 1 minute.
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6
Add the pork and sauté for 1 minute. Then incorporate the tomatoes, sugar and soya sauce. Cook for 1 or 2 more minutes.
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7
Add the cooked noodles, and stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
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8
Cut the garlic chives into 1-inch sections, add them to the wok along with the peanuts. Mix well and serve immediately.
