Pork Mince Stir Fry With Noodles

Why You'll Love This Recipe:

• This pork mince stir fry with noodles recipe is a very simple and great for beginners.
• It’s not overly spicy and can be made family friendly if you reduce or leave out the chillies.
• The pork mince stir fry can be made ahead of time and reheats very well.

Ingredients In This Recipe

The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

Oil – use vegetable or peanut oil for frying.

Chives – onion chives or a combination of garlic and onion chives, these are used instead of onions for a milder flavored dish.

Garlic – use fresh garlic for the best taste and grate it rather than finely chop it. If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can use 1 - 1 ½ teaspoon garlic paste.

Red chili – gives the dish a little heat. Use as much or as little as you prefer. As a rule, the smaller the chili the hotter it is. So, if you just want flavor without the heat pick the biggest red chili you can get.

Pork mince – We prefer to use lean pork mince because it is lower in fat. However, regular pork mince can also be used.

Bok choy – is a light flavor Asian vegetable that stir-fries quite quickly. If you can’t get bok choy, add some shredded Chinese cabbage leaves.

Light soy sauce and chicken stock – are used to make the sauce. You can use homemade chicken stock or make some up with water and chicken stock powder.

Noodles – for this recipe we have used udon noodles because of the silky smooth and slightly chewy texture these noodles have. But you could also use another variety of noodles.

If you use frozen noodles, allow them to thaw before heating.

Spring onion, bean sprouts, and an extra red chili - are used not only as a garnish it gives the dish additional texture and flavor. If you don’t like chili leave it out, but don’t skip out on using the spring onions.

Equipment

• Large sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Kitchen scales
• Measuring spoon and cups
• Large wok or skillet
• Spatula or wok charn for mixing

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1 – In a large frypan or wok, heat the oil and fry the chives, garlic, and chili for about 30 seconds.

Step 2 – Add the pork mince, use a wooden spoon or spatula to break the meat into smaller pieces as it cooks.

Cook until the mince is no longer pink, cook for 5 minutes more while stir-frying on medium-high heat.

Step 3 & 4 – Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and chicken stock, stir fry until the bok choy has wilted. Remove from the heat.

To serve heat or cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Once ready add noodles to serving bowls, spoon the pork mince stir fry over the noodles, and garnish with spring onions, chilies, and bean shoots.

Recipe Tips

• Be organised, prepare and measure out all the ingredients before you start to cook.
• Bring a pot or kettle of water to the boil before you start cooking the pork mince stir fry. This way there will be hot water ready to heat the noodles by the time you have finished cooking the stir fry.

Serving Size

A serving size is one sixth of the recipe.

Calories Per Serve

A serving has about 840 calories.

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