Sweet And Spicy Pork And Napa Cabbage Stir Fry With Spicy Noodles With Noodles

Sweet and spicy fusion comes alive in this mouth-numbing dish, where tender pork, crunchy Napa cabbage, and spicy noodles unite in perfect harmony. With a trio of bold flavors – sweet, spicy, and savory – this recipe will set your taste buds dancing and leave you craving for more.

Ready Time

40 mins

Yields

4 servings

Ingredients

For the spicy noodles:
1 pound noodles of your choice (rice noodles, udon, or soba)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
For the sweet and spicy pork:
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
For the Napa cabbage stir-fry:
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 medium Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Salt, to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

Start by cooking the noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes for the spicy noodles sauce.

Add sesame oil to the sauce and whisk until well combined.

Set the sauce aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, Gochujang, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes for the sweet and spicy pork marinade.

Add sesame oil to the marinade and whisk until well combined.

Add the sliced pork to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated pork and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.

Add the thinly sliced Napa cabbage, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.

Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Cook for an additional minute.

To assemble the dish, add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the Napa cabbage mixture, tossing to combine.

Add the cooked pork back into the skillet, tossing to combine with the noodles and cabbage.

Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Serve with additional red pepper flakes on the side for added heat.

Notes

For the spicy noodles, you can customize the level of heat to your taste by adding more or less red pepper flakes. If you like a stronger ginger flavor, add more grated ginger to the sauce.

When preparing the sweet and spicy pork, make sure to let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

You can also marinate it for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for even more intense flavor. For the Napa cabbage stir-fry, be careful not to overcook the cabbage, as it can quickly become mushy.

Stir-fry it until it’s tender-crisp, then season with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and red pepper flakes.

To make this dish more substantial, you can add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms to the stir-fry. Feel free to customize the recipe to your taste! You can store leftover noodles and sweet and spicy pork in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat the noodles according to package instructions and reheat the pork in a skillet over medium heat.