Why prepare noodles with minced pork
This recipe is great because it uses basic ingredients that most people already have in their cupboards. The combination of ginger and garlic gives the Noodles with Minced Pork a fresh and aromatic flavour. You can easily adjust the seasoning to suit your own taste by adding more soy sauce or some chilli flakes. It is a versatile meal that children and adults usually enjoy.
How to get noodles with minced pork ready
Boil noodles: Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook them according to the packet instructions until they are soft. Drain the water and set the noodles aside for later use.
Fry meat: Heat the oil in a frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the minced pork and cook it until it is browned all over. Break up any large lumps with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Add aromatics: Finely chop the garlic and ginger before adding them to the pan with the meat. Fry for another minute until you can smell the aromas. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar then stir well to coat the pork.
Combine: Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the pork mixture. Toss everything together over the heat until the noodles are hot and well coated in the sauce. Serve the Noodles with Minced Pork topped with sliced spring onions.
My best tips for noodles with minced pork
Make sure your pan is quite hot before adding the meat so it browns properly rather than steaming. If you want more vegetables you can add sliced peppers or broccoli at the same time as the garlic. Using fresh ginger provides a much better flavour than using dried ginger powder.
If the noodles with minced pork seem a little dry just add a splash of the noodle cooking water or extra soy sauce. You can swap the pork for minced chicken or turkey if you prefer a leaner option. Be careful not to overcook the noodles in the first step as they will cook a little more when added to the pan.
You can also try these recipes:
chicken patties,
gourmet tuna salad or
nut tart.
