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20-Minute Sweet and Spicy Pork Noodles

Faster than delivery — crisped ground pork with a peanut-chili-crunch sauce over Momofuku sweet-and-spicy noodles. One skillet, one pot, dinner in 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp peanut oil
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced (or ginger paste)
  • 2 scallions greens and whites, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Chili Crunch adjust for heat preference
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 packets Momofuku Sweet and Spicy Noodles or Taiwanese air-dried noodles
  • 2 packets included Momofuku sauce optional
  • additional sliced scallions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Crisp the Pork: heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add pork when the pan is hot, pressing so it's evenly spread. Let cook undisturbed 4 minutes. Stir, then cook undisturbed 4 more minutes. Reduce to medium and break pork into small pieces.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: add ginger, scallions, and the sauce packet to the pork. Cook until about half the liquid has absorbed, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Make the Sauce: meanwhile, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chili Crunch and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Boil the Noodles: bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of oil and drop in the noodles. Cook 4–5 minutes, then drain.
  5. Toss and Serve: return the pork pan to medium heat. Add the noodles and sauce, then toss. Divide between two bowls and sprinkle with more scallions.

Notes

Any Asian-style noodle works if you can't find the Momofuku packets.