Soy-Free Lor Mee
Discover the vibrant flavors of *Soy-Free Lor Mee*, a delightful twist on the classic Chinese noodle dish. Perfect for those avoiding soy, this recipe features silky rice noodles bathed in a rich, aromatic broth infused with cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Tender slices of pork shoulder are complemented by hard-boiled eggs and garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, and a fiery touch of chili paste. Thickened with cornstarch for that signature velvety texture, this soy-free adaptation delivers all the comforting depth you love, without compromising on taste or dietary needs. Ready in just over an hour, this hearty, flavorful dish is ideal for a family meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Rice noodles
- 1000 milliliters Vegetable stock
- 300 grams Pork shoulder
- 4 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 piece Cinnamon sticks
- 4 pieces Whole cloves
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 20 grams Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 50 milliliters Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 pieces Green onions (sliced)
- 20 grams Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Chili paste
Instructions
Begin by cooking the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot, bring the vegetable stock to a gentle simmer.
Add the pork shoulder to the pot along with star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, crushed garlic, sliced ginger, and black peppercorns.
Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the pork is tender. Remove the pork and let it cool slightly before slicing thinly.
Stir in the palm sugar and rice vinegar into the broth and adjust seasoning as needed.
Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then slowly add the slurry to the simmering broth while stirring to thicken the sauce.
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and add them to the broth to warm.
Divide rice noodles among serving bowls, top with sliced pork, a halved hard-boiled egg, and ladle the thickened broth over.
Garnish with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of chili paste.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious soy-free Lor Mee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.9 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1087 mg | 362% | |
| Sodium | 4657 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 126.4 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3725 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
