SPICY GINGER PORK NOODLES WITH BOK CHOY

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Spicy, brawny and full of ginger and garlic, these pork noodles are a play on dumplings, but easier to make at home. If you don't have the black vinegar to sprinkle on top of the sliced ginger, you can simply leave it out. Or try substituting balsamic, which is a bit sweeter, but has similar caramel notes to play off the ginger's pungency.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces baby bok choy (3 or 4 small heads)
1 ounce ginger root (1 fat 2-inch-thick knob)
Kosher salt
8 ounces rice noodles, not too thin
2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
1 pound lean ground pork
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 fresh Thai or habanero chile, seeded if desired, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, more for drizzling
Cilantro or torn basil, for serving
Black vinegar, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim bok choy and separate dark green tops from white stems; leave tops whole and thinly slice stems. Peel ginger and finely chop half of it. Slice remaining ginger into thin matchsticks.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain and run under cool water; drain again.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook, breaking up with a fork, until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar. Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Stir in half the scallions, the finely chopped ginger, the garlic and the chile. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add bok choy stems and a pinch of salt. Cook until bok choy is almost tender, about 2 minutes. Toss in leaves and return pork to skillet.
  • Toss noodles, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar into the pan. Cook until just warmed through.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and toss with remaining scallions, sesame seeds, sesame oil and herbs. In a small bowl, combine ginger matchsticks with just enough black vinegar to cover. Serve ginger mixture alongside noodles as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1394 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

aissa gaming
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The sauce is delicious and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


nandos legend
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This recipe is a great way to add some spice to your weeknight meals. The sauce is flavorful and the pork is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Baba Dubai
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some pulled pork in the fridge and it worked perfectly. The sauce is delicious and the bok choy adds a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amber Eells
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I'm always looking for new and exciting Asian recipes to try, and this one didn't disappoint! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and sweetness. The pork was tender and juicy, and the bok choy was cooked to perfection


Mi Room
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and the pork is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Peculiar Akeni
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The sauce is delicious and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Milan Sunuwar
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This dish is a great way to add some spice to your weeknight meals. The sauce is flavorful and the pork is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Joseph makinde
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I'm new to cooking Asian food, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nkosinathi Molefe
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the pork is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe!


Talha gujjar1234
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce is amazing and the pork was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tamim Ferdaws
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the spicy ginger flavor and the pork is always tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


PROBLEM CHILD
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some pulled pork in the fridge and it worked perfectly. The sauce is delicious and the bok choy adds a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shazab Mallhi
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this dish was just the right amount of heat for me. The ginger really shines through and gives it a unique flavor. I served it over jasmine rice and it was perfect.


Dilanka Karunarathne
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This is now my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and always a hit with my family. The best part is that it's ready in under 30 minutes!


Nsubuga Ahmed
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used ground turkey instead of pork, and it turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Xavier Sing
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I'm always looking for new and exciting Asian recipes to try, and this one didn't disappoint! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of heat and sweetness. The pork was tender and juicy, and the bok choy was cooked to perfection


H Waleed
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Oh wow! This dish was bursting with flavor! The combination of spicy ginger and pork was heavenly, and the bok choy added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.