For how quick and easy these noodles are to whip up, I think you’re going to be shocked at how full of flavour they are! Follow me…
Hoisin Stir Fry Sauce
The sauce for the noodles is incredibly simple – you only need 4 ingredients!
Hoisin – Hoisin sauce and pork is a beautiful combination. This makes the bulk of the sauce. Dark Soy Sauce – This deepens both the flavour and the colour of the dish. Lime Juice – Helps to brighten up the dish and balance out the other salty/spicy flavours. White Pepper – This adds a little heat to the dish.
Chilli Oil
This is where all of the spice comes from. There are a variety of different chilli oils you could use, but I recommend Chiu Chow Chilli Oil. It’s super spicy, so you won’t need much, but just a dash to fry the pork really packs a punch in this dish! You’ll find this chilli oil in the Asian section of most supermarkets. If you can’t find it, just use any other chilli oil you can get your hands on.
Pork Noodles
To get the party started we’re going to fry some ginger and garlic in the chilli oil, just to create a flavour base. Then in the goes the pork.
What kind of pork should I use?
You’re after ground/minced pork. I recommend trying to get fairly lean mince, just because you’re already frying the pork in a tbsp of oil. Don’t use sausage meat, it’s got too many added flavours already.
What kind of noodles should I use?
I love udon noodles for this recipe; their thick texture works great with the glossy sauce. I recommend using fresh/straight-to-wok noodles. Process shots: fry garlic and ginger in oil (photo 1), fry pork (photo 2), pour in sauce (photo 3), toss in noodles with water (photo 4), toss in spring onion and beansprouts (photo 5), garnish with sesame seeds (photo 6).
How spicy are these noodles?
They’re fairly spicy – I’d say a 7/10. It does depend on what chilli oil you use, but the one suggested above will result in a good kick of spice.
How can I make them even spicier?
I wouldn’t add any more oil, just because the noodle could get greasy. But you could certainly garnish with some more chilli flakes if you wanted.
Can I use different noodles?
Sure! Medium egg noodles or rice noodles would be my next go-to options.
Serving Spicy Pork Noodles
To serve, just sprinkle over some sesame seeds then you’re ready to rock and roll! Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for these spicy pork noodles shall we?!
How to make Spicy Pork Noodles (Full Recipe & Video)
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