We were able to secure funding from the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) School Meat Voucher Scheme, which is an industry initiative to help combat the obesity epidemic sweeping Scotland by helping teach secondary age children how to cook quality, nutritious meals by providing home economics departments of secondary schools in Scotland with a voucher to spend on Scotch Beef UK GI, Scotch Lamb UK GI and Specially Selected Pork from a local butcher shop.

Pupils in S1 and S2 Home economics classes used pork loin steaks sourced from Scalloway Meat Company to make sweet ginger pork chow mein with plum sauce.

They were able to develop their practical cooking skills, and also learn more about the importance of sustainability and using locally sourced ingredients.

It also gave us an opportunity to find out more about the traditions associated with Chinese New Year, which took place on 22nd January this year.

Here are some photos of pupils preparing their chow mein, and a link to the recipe so that you can try it at home:

Sweet ginger pork chow mein with plum sauce

Kung Hei Fat Choy – Happy New Year!

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