Instant Pot Lo Mein With Pork
Instant Pot Lo Mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone in the family. This traditional Chinese dish combines succulent pork, tender noodles, and flavorful vegetables all cooked together in one pot. The result is an incredibly flavorful meal that can be ready in about 30 minutes!
Grab your pressure cooker and get ready to be wowed!
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What Is Lo Mein?
Lo Mein is a Chinese dish typically made with egg noodles, vegetables, and small pieces of meat. It’s commonly served in restaurants as an entrée or part of a multi-course meal.
Lo Mein is usually cooked with either soy sauce or oyster sauce to give it its signature flavor.
Lo Mein Noodles V’s Chow Mein Noodles
Lo Mein noodles are thin and made from wheat flour, whereas Chow Mein noodles are thicker and fried. Lo Mein is cooked with the ingredients in a flavorful sauce, while Chow Mein is stir-fried with very little liquid.
Why I Love This Instant Pot Lo Mein Recipe
I love this recipe because it’s packed with flavor and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
The Instant Pot gives the pork a tender texture while cooking the noodles and vegetables quickly.
Plus, you can customize it to your taste by adding different vegetables or adjusting the seasoning as you wish.
Ingredients For Pork Lo Mein
Here are the ingredients for Instant Pot lo mein with Pork:
- 8 Oz spaghetti
- 1 lbs. center pork
- 2 cups water
- 1 red Bell pepper
- 1 lbs. baby Bok choy
- 2 small carrots
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Mirin or Rice Wine Vinegar
- Oil of your choice (vegetable oil, canola oil)
- Salt, optional
- Pepper, optional
- Sesame seeds, optional
Instructions For Pork Lo Mein Instant Pot Recipe
Start by washing your produce.
Cut the pork in small dice and marinate with half of the dark soy sauce and sesame oil and mix until well combined.
Turn on the Sauté setting on high on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tbsp of oil of your choice and let the oil get hot.
Add the pork to the pot and let it sauté until it’s golden brown on the outside. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
Slice your onions, Bok choy, carrots and red bell pepper and mince your garlic. Set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the instant pot and let it get golden-brown for about 30 seconds.
Add the water to the instant pot and deglaze the bottom by scraping it clean with a spatula.
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and put them down in a crisscross pattern. This will help prevent sticking to each other.
Do not stir the noodles after you’ve created the pattern. Gently push the spaghetti down, so it is under the liquid.
Close the Instant Pot with the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
Once the 4 minutes have passed, immediately release the natural pressure release valve, and let it rest for an additional 4 minutes.
After those 4 minutes, open the pot and stir the noodles around. Add the remaining dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, hoisin sauce, mirin to the noodles and stir until combined well.
Then turn on the sauté setting on high and add the sliced Bok choy, red bell pepper, onions, carrots, and pork to the pot and stir often for about 5-8 minutes. (Depending on how crispy you like your vegetables.
Garnish with sesame seeds, and season to your liking.
Enjoy while hot!
Tips For Instant Pot Pork Lo Mein
• Marinating the pork with dark soy sauce and sesame oil will give it extra flavor.
• Be sure to break the spaghetti noodles in half or they won’t fit in the Instant Pot!
• Don’t overcook your vegetables. They should still be slightly crunchy when you take them out of the pot.
•If you prefer spicier dishes, add some chili flakes or hot sauce to your liking.
If you wish you can switch the water for chicken broth.
Switch the yellow onion for chopped green onions for a milder flavor.
Can I Freeze Lo Mein?
Yes, you can freeze the cooked Lo Mein. Let it cool completely and store in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How To Reheat Lo Mein
To reheat Instant Pot Low Mein, simply thaw overnight and then heat it in a skillet with a bit of oil, stirring often until warmed through.
Do I Have To Use Spaghetti Noodles
Using spaghetti noodles is perfect for this dish but you can use any type of noodle you like. Angel hair pasta or rice noodles are great alternatives too!
Instant Pot Lo Mein With Pork
Delicious Instant Pot Lo mein
Ingredients
- 8 Oz spaghetti
- 1 lbs. center pork
- 2 cups water
- 1 red Bell pepper
- 1 lbs. baby Bok choy
- 2 small carrots
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Mirin or Rice Wine Vinegar
- Oil of your choice (vegetable oil, canola oil)
- Salt, optional
- Pepper, optional
- Sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
Start by washing your produce.
Cut the pork in small dice and marinate with half of the dark soy sauce and sesame oil and mix until well combined.
Turn on the Sauté setting on high on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tbsp of oil of your choice and let the oil get hot
Add the pork to the pot and let it sauté until it’s golden brown on the outside. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
Slice your onions, Bok choy, carrots and red bell pepper and mince your garlic. Set aside.
Add the minced garlic to the instant pot and let it get golden-brown for about 30 seconds.
Add the water to the instant pot and deglaze the bottom by scraping it clean with a spatula.
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and put them down in a crisscross pattern. This will help prevent sticking to each other.
Do not stir the noodles after you’ve created the pattern. Gently push the spaghetti down, so it is under the liquid.
Close the Instant Pot with the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
Once the 4 minutes have passed, immediately release the natural pressure release valve, and let it rest for an additional 4 minutes.
After those 4 minutes, open the pot and stir the noodles around. Add the remaining dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, hoisin sauce, mirin to the noodles and stir until combined well.
Then turn on the sauté setting on high and add the sliced Bok choy, red bell pepper, onions, carrots, and pork to the pot and stir often for about 5-8 minutes. (Depending on how crispy you like your vegetables.
Garnish with sesame seeds, and season to your liking.
Enjoy while hot!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 711Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 2061mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 7gSugar: 10gProtein: 51g
Can I Use Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Yes, you can use low-sodium soy sauce to make this pressure cooker. dish. Low-sodium soy sauce can create a good lo mein sauce too.
Is This One Pot Meal Gluten-Free?
No, this dish is not gluten-free because it contains wheat pasta and soy sauce. If you want to make a gluten-free version, switch out the spaghetti noodles for rice noodles and use gluten-free soy sauce.
Can I Marinade The Pork Before Cooking?
Yes, marinating the pork before cooking can add extra flavor to your dish. I like to marinade mine in teriyaki sauce and half a spoon of brown sugar.
What To Serve With Lo Mein
This Instant Pot Pork Lo Mein pairs perfectly with a side of steamed vegetables, fried rice, or egg rolls.
Can I Make This Into Vegetable Lo Mein
Yes, you can make this into a vegetarian version of Lo Mein. Simply omit the pork and use vegetable broth instead of water. You can also add tofu or other vegan proteins to make it more substantial.
You could also swap out the cooked noodles for rice noodles if desired. The cooking time should remain the same regardless of what type of noodles are used.
Happy cooking! Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Instant Pot Lo Mein with Pork.
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