Easy Italian Pork Noodle Stir-fry

Looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights?

This easy pork stir-fry with egg noodles is your answer!

With tender pork mince, colorful vegetables, and a flavorful sweet chilli sauce, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also packed with taste.

Whether you’re a kitchen novice or just short on time, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your dinner rotation.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 350g lean pork mince
  • 350g egg noodles
  • Thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped (or 1½ tbsp ginger purée)
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed (or 1 tbsp garlic purée)
  • 320g stir-fry vegetables (use a mix like mangetout, baby sweetcorn, beansprouts, carrots, and peppers)
  • 4 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pork

  • Heat 3 tbsp of sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the lean pork mince, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Fry for about 8 minutes, or until the pork is browned all over.

Step 2: Prepare the Noodles

  • While the pork cooks, boil a kettle of water.
  • Place the egg noodles in a heatproof bowl, pour the boiled water over them, and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to soften.
  • Drain the noodles and set them aside.

Step 3: Stir-Fry the Vegetables

  • Add the chopped ginger and crushed garlic to the pork in the pan.
  • Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  • Toss in the stir-fry vegetables and continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes until the veggies are slightly softened but still crisp.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp of soy sauce with the cornflour to create a paste.
  • Add the remaining soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, and 2 tbsp of water to the cornflour paste.
  • Pour this sauce mixture into the pan with the pork and vegetables.

Step 5: Combine Noodles and Sauce

  • Add the softened, drained noodles to the wok.
  • Stir everything together, making sure the noodles are well-coated with the sauce.
  • If the stir-fry looks a bit dry, add a splash of water to help coat the noodles.

Step 6: Serve

  • Once everything is combined and heated through, remove from the heat.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your tasty pork stir-fry!

FAQs

Can I use a different type of meat?


Yes, you can substitute the pork mince with chicken, beef, or even tofu for a vegetarian option. Just adjust the cooking time as needed for different proteins.

What if I don’t have sesame oil?


If you don’t have sesame oil, you can use vegetable oil or olive oil as a substitute. The flavor will be slightly different, but the dish will still be delicious.

Easy Italian Pork Noodle Stir-fry

This quick and easy pork stir-fry combines lean pork mince, vibrant stir-fry vegetables, and egg noodles in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for beginners.
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Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp sesame oil
  • 350 grams lean pork mince
  • 350 grams egg noodles
  • Thumb-sized piece of ginger peeled and finely chopped (or 1½ tbsp ginger purée)
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed (or 1 tbsp garlic purée)
  • 320 grams stir-fry vegetables (use a mix like mangetout, baby sweetcorn, beansprouts, carrots, and peppers)
  • 4 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Instructions

Cook the Pork

  1. Heat 3 tbsp of sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
    Add the lean pork mince, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
    Fry for about 8 minutes, or until the pork is browned all over.

Prepare the Noodles

  1. While the pork cooks, boil a kettle of water.
    Place the egg noodles in a heatproof bowl, pour the boiled water over them, and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to soften.
    Drain the noodles and set them aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

  1. Add the chopped ginger and crushed garlic to the pork in the pan.
    Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors blend.
    Toss in the stir-fry vegetables and continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes until the veggies are slightly softened but still crisp.

Make the Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp of soy sauce with the cornflour to create a paste.
    Add the remaining soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, and 2 tbsp of water to the cornflour paste.
    Pour this sauce mixture into the pan with the pork and vegetables.

Combine Noodles and Sauce

  1. Add the softened, drained noodles to the wok.
    Stir everything together, making sure the noodles are well-coated with the sauce.
    If the stir-fry looks a bit dry, add a splash of water to help coat the noodles.

Serve

  1. Once everything is combined and heated through, remove from the heat.
    Serve immediately and enjoy your tasty pork stir-fry!

7 thoughts on “Easy Italian Pork Noodle Stir-fry”

  1. Sesame oil seems to be an afterthought in this recipe. Proper Asian cuisine would integrate it more fundamentally rather than just tossing it in at the end.

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