Serve this spicy pork-and-vegetable lo mein for Chinese New Year or for dinner anytime.

The longer the noodles, the longer your life!

Be sure to thinly slice the pork and mushrooms so they cook through.

Spicy Pork Lo Mein Longevity Noodles

Photo: Christine Han

And thoroughly dry the bok choy to avoid creating a braise instead of a stir-fry.

For the holiday, my parents would cook eight special dishes for a sumptuous family feast.

The main dish had to be a whole poached fish with ginger and scallions.

Add noodles, return to a rolling boil and cook according to package directions until al dente.

Carefully pour the noodles into a colander and rinse with several changes of cold water.

Shake well to remove excess water.

Return the noodles to the unwashed pot, add sesame oil and toss until well combined.

Place pork in a shallow bowl.

Cook undisturbed for 1 minute.

Stir-fry until the pork begins to brown, about 1 minute.

Swirl the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut (or vegetable) oil into the wok.

Add the noodles and stir-fry until just combined, about 15 seconds.

Stir the soy sauce mixture and swirl it into wok.

you’ve got the option to substitute fresh linguine.

We recommend Yamasa Less Salt Soy Sauce for its superior flavor compared to other brands.

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