Noodles With Spicy Pork

This Noodles With Spicy Pork is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings authentic Chinese home-style cooking to your table. The lean ground pork is sauted with fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili for a perfect balance of heat and savory depth. The sauce, made with soy, hoisin, and sherry, coats the noodles beautifully, creating a rich and satisfying meal. Its an excellent choice for busy weeknights when you crave something substantial yet easy to prepare. The combination of textures from the tender pork and al dente noodles makes every bite enjoyable. Serve it hot for a hearty dinner that the whole family will love.

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 148.7

Description

This Noodles With Spicy Pork is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings authentic Chinese home-style cooking to your table. The lean ground pork is sauted with fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili for a perfect balance of heat and savory depth. The sauce, made with soy, hoisin, and sherry, coats the noodles beautifully, creating a rich and satisfying meal. Its an excellent choice for busy weeknights when you crave something substantial yet easy to prepare. The combination of textures from the tender pork and al dente noodles makes every bite enjoyable. Serve it hot for a hearty dinner that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

1 pound Fresh angel hair pasta or very fresh noodles
2 tsp Chinese sesame oil
1.5 lb Very lean ground pork
4 tbsp Ginger, grated coarse
2 large Cloves garlic, minced
2 to 4 tsp Hot chili sauce with garlic
4 tsp Reduced sodium soy sauce
4 tbsp Dry sherry
3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
1.5 cup Chicken stock
4 chopped Scallions

Directions

1
Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2
Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add ground pork and brown, breaking it up with a spoon until cooked through.
4
Stir in grated ginger and minced garlic; saut for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
5
Reduce heat to medium and add chili sauce, soy sauce, sherry, and hoisin sauce; mix thoroughly with the pork.
6
Pour in chicken stock, raise heat to high, and cook quickly until the liquid reduces slightly.
7
Remove from heat and stir in chopped scallions.
8
Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet and mix thoroughly with the pork sauce.
9
Cover the dish and let stand for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
10
Stir occasionally during the resting period before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 148.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 28.4g10%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 5.7g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The resting time of 30 minutes is crucial for allowing the noodles to absorb the savory sauce and for the flavors to meld together.

For a vegan variation, substitute the pork with a plant-based ground meat alternative and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock. Note that the tag "diet:Vegan" in the original metadata conflicts with the pork ingredient.

Adjust the amount of chili sauce based on your preferred spice level.

Ensure the pork is fully browned to develop a rich flavor base before adding the aromatics.

Keywords: chinese, spicy, pork, noodles, stir fry, ginger, garlic, hoisin, soy sauce, scallions, sesame oil, quick dinner, savory, asian cuisine, wok, family meal, weeknight, comfort food, lean protein

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