Spicy Pork Noodle Bowl

Spicy Pork Noodle Bowl

This recipe is from Food Network magazine. The ingredients seem odd, especially the pickles. But trust me it was super delicious. And spicy. I added the chili sauce after taking some out for Lena. 

Ingredients

8 oz thin rice noodles

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

12 oz ground pork

1 Tbsp fresh garlic-minced

1/3 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup bread and butter pickles-chopped

1/4 cup pickle brine

1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce

2 Tbsp sesame seeds plus extra for garnish

1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce (of more if it’s not spicy enough)

2 tsp brown sugar

1 Persian cucumber-halved and thinly sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes-chopped

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the noodles. Cook according to the package. Meanwhile in a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the pork. Breaking up the meat until browned. Once lightly browned add ginger, chicken broth, pickles, pickle brine, soy sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Let the sauce thicken, about 5 minutes. Add sesame seeds, chili sauce and brown sugar. Cook for another 4-6 minutes until thickened. 

To serve add rice noodles to a bowl. Top with pork, cucumber, tomatoes and sesame seeds.