Pork Chow Mein

Step 01

Trim the pork fillet of excess fat and sinew, halve lengthways and slice thinly. Toss with the five-spice, salt and plenty of black pepper.

Step 02

Cook the noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain, rinse until cold and toss with 1 tbsp of the oil.

Step 03

Mix the sugar and cornflour in a bowl and gradually stir in the soy, mirin and 100ml water.

Step 04

Stir-fry the pork in 1 tbsp oil over a high heat for 2 minutes until nicely browned then tip onto a plate.

Step 05

Add another tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the pepper and carrot for 2 minutes then add the ginger, garlic, spring onions, peas and water chestnuts for 2 minutes more. Tip onto the plate with the pork.

Step 06

Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the noodles for 2-3 minutes until beginning to crisp. Return the pork and vegetables, toss everything together then pour in the soy mixture and keep tossing for 1-2 minutes until hot and glossy. Serve topped with fried noodles or prawn crackers.