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