Description
Japanese-inspired savory asian noodle bowls combine umami-rich ingredients with silky rice noodles. Delicate flavors and hearty textures create a comforting meal you will want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 bunch green onions, divided (green parts for 2-inch pieces, white parts for slicing)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon low sodium gluten free tamari, divided (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Pinch of white or black pepper
- Pinch red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) stir fry rice noodles
- 14 ounces (397 grams) bag coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Marinate ground pork with black pepper and gluten-free Tamari, thoroughly blending ingredients with hands to ensure even distribution.
- Create sauce by whisking together remaining Tamari, chicken broth, rice vinegar, ginger paste, sesame oil, and red chili pepper flakes in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Cook rice noodles in boiling water for 4-6 minutes until reaching al dente texture, then immediately drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking process.
- Heat large wok or skillet over high temperature, searing marinated pork and breaking into small fragments while browning.
- Incorporate coleslaw mix and green onions into pork, stir-frying until vegetables soften and become translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour prepared sauce over pork and vegetable mixture, then introduce drained noodles, stirring continuously for 4-5 minutes until ingredients integrate completely.
- Adjust heat if sauce evaporates quickly, potentially adding extra broth to maintain moisture and help noodles reach desired tenderness.
- Remove from heat and allow dish to rest for 10 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and develop rich, complex taste profile.
- Serve in individual bowls, ensuring each portion contains balanced mixture of noodles, pork, and vegetables.
Notes
- Customize Protein Options: Swap ground pork with ground chicken, turkey, or tofu for different dietary preferences and flavor variations.
- Dial Down Spice Levels: Reduce or eliminate red chili pepper flakes for a milder version, perfect for those with sensitive taste buds.
- Boost Vegetable Variety: Experiment with additional fresh vegetables like sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas to increase nutritional value and texture.
- Gluten-Free Guarantee: Double-check tamari and other sauce ingredients to ensure complete gluten-free compliance, especially for those with celiac concerns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg