Sesame Bok Choy Lo Mein With Bacon
plus Scallions
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Soy
Crisp, smoky bacon is the star of this veggie-packed weeknight meal. You'll stir-fry bok choy, napa cabbage, and scallion sauté in a little bacon fat, then add in springy lo mein noodles and toss with a garlicky soy-chili sauce. Garnish your bowls with sesame seeds and bacon for a 20-minute meal that simply can't be beat!
Ingredients
4 ounce
Bacon
4.5 ounce
Lo Mein Noodles
(Contains: Wheat)
1 ounce
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
8 ounce
Bok Choy and Napa Cabbage
4 tablespoon
Sweet Soy Glaze
(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
2 unit
Scallions
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon*; cook, turning occasionally and adjusting heat if browning too quickly, until crispy, 6-10 minutes. (TIP: If your bacon is lean, add a drizzle of oil.) Turn off heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop.
Carefully pour bacon fat into a small heatproof bowl (you'll use it in Step 4).
Once water is boiling, add noodles to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for bacon over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and bok choy and napa cabbage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are browned and tender, 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a second small bowl, combine sweet soy glaze, chili sauce, garlic powder, and 2 TBSP water (4 TBSP for 4 servings).
Add sauce mixture and 1 tsp bacon fat (2 tsp for 4) to pan with veggies. (TIP: Add more reserved bacon fat for a richer flavor!) Cook, stirring, until veggies are coated and sauce is warmed through, 30-60 seconds. Remove from heat.
Add drained noodles and half the bacon to pan with veggies; toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Divide lo mein between bowls. Top with sesame seeds, scallion greens, and remaining bacon. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Sweet and savory with a kick, though some found it too sweet. Consider adding spice to balance the sweetness 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with many praising how fast it comes together compared to takeout.
- Suggestions: Add extra veggies like mushrooms or green beans for more substance. Consider using less sauce to avoid sliminess.
- Portions: Many found the serving size small; some added extra protein like chicken to make it more filling.
- Texture: Some wished for more crunch; try adding water chestnuts or leaving vegetables less cooked.
Reviews from our home cooks
Yummy!!! Loved the sauce and how everything turned out! I was curious about using bacon in a lo mein dish, but it was so so good! Would 1000% get again!
Loved this combo of flavors and texture of the bacon and bok choy together
Love this dish, super easy and flavorful!! Would definitely order again. I did add chicken for added protein and it was great
The recipe was very good. Sweet and salty with a kick! Excellent portion sizes.
Very good, but could be more filling with an additional vegetable - I added some fresh mushrooms and green beans I had on hand.
It was delicious but a little too sweet for me - I might add something spicy to cut the sweet next time.
This was a tasty dish and easy to prepare. Bacon was a bit rubbery though, even though I cooked well done, should have been crispy.
My son raved about this meal. He had two bowls full. He said the noodles were so good and the addition of bacon put it over the top.
It needed a little heat- it was otherwise too sweet. We added a little sambal oelek and it was great.
This was every bit as good as Asian food from a restaurant. Loved it!
