Noodles Recipes - Wheat Noodles with Stir-fried Pork Recipe

Ingredients

• 225g/8oz pork loin, cut into thin strips

• 225g/8oz dried wheat noodles, soaked in lukewarm water for 20 minutes

• 15ml/1 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil  

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2-3 spring onions (scallions), trimmed and chopped

• 45ml/3 tbsp kroeung or magic paste

• 15ml/1 tbsp fish sauce

• 30ml/2 tbsp unsalted roasted peanuts, finely chopped

• chili oil, for drizzling

For the marinade:

• 30ml/2 tbsp fish sauce

• 30ml/2 tbsp soy sauce

• 15ml/1 tbsp peanut oil

• 10ml/2 tsp sugar

Serves 4

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Method:

1. In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade, stirring constantly until the all the sugar dissolves. Toss in the strips of pork, making sure that they are well coated in the marinade. Put aside for 30 minutes.

2. Drain the wheat noodles. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Drop in the noodles, untangling them with chopsticks, if necessary. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender.

3. Drain the noodles thoroughly, then divide them among individual serving bowls. Keep the noodles warm until the dish is ready to serve.

4. Meanwhile, heat a wok. Add the oil and stir-fry the garlic and spring onions, until fragrant. Add the pork, tossing it around the wok for 2 minutes.

5. Stir in the kroeung or magic paste and fish sauce for 2 minutes - add a splash of water if the wok gets too dry - and tip the pork on top of the noodles. Sprinkle the peanuts over the top and drizzle with chili oil to serve.

Note: Dried wheat noodles, sold in straight bundles like sticks, are versatile and robust. They keep well, so are handy items to have in the store cupboard, ready for quick and easy recipes like this one.