Crispy Pork Chilli Garlic Noodles

Ingredients

• 200 g Noodles (Cook according to package directions; wheat, egg, or ramen-style noodles work well.)
• 250 g Ground pork (Break into small pieces while frying so it becomes crisp.)
• 1 tbsp Neutral cooking oil (For frying the pork; use a neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil.)
• 3 Green onions (Thinly slice; keep the white and green parts separate.)
• 3 cloves Garlic (Finely minced.)
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (Finely grated or minced.)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce (Use light soy sauce or regular soy sauce.)
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Chili crisp (Adjust to taste for heat and texture.)
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (For the sauce and/or garnish.)
• Salt (To taste; use sparingly because soy sauce is salty.)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the aromatics before cooking. Thinly slice the green onions, keeping the white and green portions separate. Mince the garlic and finely grate or mince the ginger.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili crisp, sugar, and sesame seeds until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Taste and adjust the chili crisp if desired.

3. 3

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain well, reserving a small amount of cooking water if needed to loosen the sauce later.

4. 4

   Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

5. 5

   Add the ground pork and spread it into a relatively even layer. Fry, breaking it into small pieces, until deeply browned and crisp, about 4–6 minutes. Avoid stirring constantly so the pork has time to develop browned edges.

6. 6

   Add the sliced green onion whites, garlic, and ginger to the crisp pork. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, until fragrant and the aromatics are softened without being burnt.

7. 7

   Pour the prepared soy-chili sauce into the skillet and toss with the pork and aromatics. Let it bubble briefly so the flavors combine.

8. 8

   Add the drained noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly until every strand is coated and the crispy pork is distributed throughout. Add a splash of reserved noodle water only if the noodles need loosening.

9. 9

   Divide the noodles between bowls and finish with the sliced green onion tops and any additional sesame seeds or chili crisp. Serve immediately while the pork is still crisp.

Notes

The source description directs viewers to a recipe in the bio, but the full written recipe was not provided. Quantities and several finishing details are therefore estimated from the transcript and the dish title. The transcript states that the recipe takes about 20 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• noodles
• pork
• quick meal
• 20-minute meal
• spicy
• stir-fried
• East Asian-inspired