Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
6558 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles
Description
The dish starts by browning ground pork in a skillet, then simmering it with a 'dragon sauce' made from chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar, which reduces to a thick glaze coating the meat. Toasted chopped peanuts are stirred in to add crunch and a mild nutty flavor. Meanwhile, ramen noodles are cooked separately and drained.
After the sauce reduces, the cooked noodles are combined with the pork sauce mixture and tossed to evenly coat. Topping with sliced green onions adds freshness and a mild sharpness that contrasts with the sweetness and spiciness of the sauce. The dish combines tender noodles with a flavorful pork topping and crunchy peanuts.
Using pork with about 25% fat is ideal as it renders enough cooking fat for flavor without creating excess grease. If extra fat accumulates, draining some while leaving a tablespoon ensures a balanced sauce texture. This recipe discards seasoning packets from noodles to maintain control of flavors.
Ingredients
Dragon Sauce
- 1/4 cup Chili garlic sauce $0.53
- 1/4 cup soy sauce $0.24
- 1/4 cup brown sugar $0.16
Pork and Noodles
- 1/2 lb. ground pork $1.50
- 2 oz. packages ramen noodle $1.00, seasoning packets discarded
- 3 green onion $0.20, sliced
- 1/4 cup peanut $0.12, unsalted, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Add the ground pork to a skillet and cook over medium heat until it is fully browned*. Once browned, add the prepared dragon sauce and chopped peanuts. Allow the pork and peanuts to simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half.
- While the pork is browning, begin boiling water for your noodles. Once boiling, add your noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain the noodles in a colander.
- Once the sauce has reduced and the noodles have drained, add the noodles to the skillet and toss until everything is combined and coated in sauce. Top with sliced green onions and serve!
Notes
- Choose ground pork with about 25% fat for optimal flavor and fat rendering.
- If excess fat appears after browning, drain most but keep about 1 tablespoon in the skillet for sauce consistency.
- Discard ramen seasoning packets to control the dish’s flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6558 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 655.8kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 61.67g | 21% |
| Protein | 25.77g | 52% |
| Fat | 21.43g | 33% |
| Sodium | 3418.53mg | 142% |
| Fiber | 4.87g | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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