Lunar New Year is all about bringing in good fortune, and there’s no better way to do that than with a dish that symbolizes longevity and prosperity. At Sunda New Asian, the Hong Kong Steak Lo Mein is a celebration in itself, blending bold flavors with rich tradition.
“The Hong Kong Steak Lo Mein reflects a wish for longevity, with the noodles symbolizing a long and healthy life,” shares culinary director Michael Morales. “At Sunda, we take these time-honored dishes and elevate them with premium ingredients, refined flavors, and innovative techniques that add a modern twist while honoring their traditional roots.”
Lo mein, with its long noodles, represents a long and lucky life—so don’t cut them! Paired with perfectly seared steak and a savory-sweet Hong Kong sauce, this dish is a must for ringing in the new year with flavor and tradition.
Try Sunda’s Hong Kong Steak Lo Mein at your at-home celebrations.
Hong Kong Steak Lo Mein
Equipment
- 2 Saute pans
Ingredients
- 5 oz New York Strip Per portion
- 2 oz Spanish Onion Sliced
- 6 oz Lo Mein Noodles Per portion
- 12 oz Chicken Stock
- 4 Oz Lo Mein Base
- 2 oz Carrots Julienned
- 3 oz Bok Choy
- 2 oz Shitake Mushroom Sliced
- 1 oz Scallions
- 2 oz Canola Oil
- Salt and Pepper To taste
Instructions
- Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add the canola oil.
- Add the sliced onions and beef to the pan.
- Sear the beef to medium-rare and set aside.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In another pan, add the chicken stock and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the Lo Mein noodles, shiitake mushrooms, and bok choy. Bring to temperature.
- Stir in the Lo Mein base and toss until incorporated; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the julienned carrots and the seared beef and onion mixture. Toss everything together.
- Place the noodle mixture in the center of a bowl.
- Top the noodles with the beef and vegetable mixture, building height as desired.
- Pour any remaining sauce over the noodles.
- Sprinkle scallions over the dish for garnish.
