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Stir-fry Pork Udon Noodles with pak choi, spring onions, mushrooms and a wedge of lime with chop sticks on the plate on a pale green background.
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5 from 11 votes

Minced Pork Noodles

These yummy, minced pork noodles are flavorful, quick, and easy to make! Made with ground pork and a sweet, spicy sauce, you’ll want to eat these each day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: mains
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 488kcal
Cost: £1.96

Ingredients

  • 500 g (less 5% fat) lean pork mince (£2.65)
  • 250 g chestnut mushrooms, chopped (£1.00)
  • 50 g spring onions, finely chopped (£0.50)
  • 50 g ginger, grated (£0.50)
  • 600 g udon noodles (£1.40)
  • 200 g pak choi, cut in quarters (£1.00)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (£0.25)
  • Bunch of coriander (£0.55)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • Chilli flakes
  • 200 ml boiling water

Instructions

  • Add half of the oil into a deep frying pan. Increase the heat to high and preheat the oil. Meanwhile, add the sugar into the mince packet and mash around with your spatula. Once the oil is hot, add the broken up mince into the pan and distribute across the pan, season with salt. Leave without stirring for 4 minutes to brown. Then, after the pork is starting to brown on one side, start to move the parts of the mince in the cooler part of the pan with less browning to the hotter areas. Break the mince apart with your spatula and leave again to brown. Remove the browned mince from the pan.
  • Next, brown the mushrooms using the same method as before. This should take around 6 minutes. Then reduce the heat and add the sliced spring onion (reserving some of the greener end for garnish) and ginger for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the noodles to the pan and pour over the water before placing the pak choi on top. Bring the heat up to high and leave for around 3 minutes – don’t try and separate the noodles yet! Once the water has mostly evaporated, then use your tongs to separate the noodles.
  • Next, add the soy sauce and rice wine vinegar into the pan and stir to incorporate everything. Add the pork back into the pan along with the noodles, ensuring they are making contact with the bottom of the pan.
  • Serve with the reserved spring onion, a wedge of lime, pepper and some fresh coriander. If you like your food hot, add a hit of sriracha or chilli flakes.

Notes

  • Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure a smooth cooking process for minced pork noodles, have all veggies, noodles, and sauce ready before starting.
  • Stir-fried dishes cook rapidly, so keep stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning.
  • Cook noodles as per packet instructions, as different types may require various methods and times, such as soaking or direct pan placement, for optimal results.
  • Prioritise prepping, stirring, and noodle cooking for a successful minced pork noodles dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 11g