INGREDIENTS
Aromatics
4x Shallots (or 1x large onion)
6 cloves Garlic
Ginger (similar amount to garlic)
4x Red Chilies (or dries chilies, chili paste, chili powder)
Vegetables
2x Spring Onions (aka green onion, scallions)
Protein
400g / 14.4oz Pork Mince (or other mince meat of choice)
Noodles
400g / 14.1oz Dried Wheat or Egg Noodles
Sauce
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing Cooking Wine
1 tbsp Chinese Black Vinegar (optional)
1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
1 tsp Chicken Stock Powder
1 tsp White Sugar
1/4 tsp Chinese 5-Spice Powder (optional)
For Cooking
1 tbsp Cooking Oil (e.g. Vegetable, Canola, Sunflower etc.)
1 tsp Sesame Oil
METHODS
Step 1: Prepare the aromatics
Cut shallots into small pieces
Crush garlic cloves with the side of your knife
Chop ginger into small pieces and crush with the side of your knife
Chop chilies into small pieces
Add all the aromatics to a processor or blender and blend until finely minced
Set aside until ready for cooking
Step 2: Prepare the spring onion
Finely slice the spring onion into small pieces and set aside
Step 3: Prepare the sauce
Add all the sauce ingredients to a bowl
Stir to combine and set aside
Step 4: Cook the meat mixture
Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat
Add 1 tbsp cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface
Add the mince meat and spread across the surface of the pan
Allow to cook untouched for 1-2 minutes, or until well seared
Add the blended aromatics and stir-fry until the excess liquid has evaporated and the meat is fully cooked
Add the sauce and stir-fry until the excess liquid evaporates and the sauce begins to caramelise
Turn the heat off and set the wok/pan aside
Step 5: Cook the noodles
Bring a pot of water to a boil
Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions
Drain the noodles
Step 6: Combine the noodles with the meat mixture
Add the drained noodles to the wok/pan containing the meat mixture
Add the chopped spring onions and 1 tsp sesame oil
Stir-fry over low heat until well combined
Season to taste with salt
Step 7: Storage & serving
Evenly distribute the noodles between four containers
Allow to cool before storing in the fridge for up to around one week
Microwave to reheat and enjoy!
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NUTRITION
Servings: 4
Nutrition per serving:
Calories - 652
Protein - 31.5g
Carbohydrate - 87.6g
Fat - 19.9g