Sichuan Pork Noodles

This easy recipe is so flavorful and delicious that you will not only love it, but you'll make it again and again. It's the perfect dish to bring to a friend, especially when others tend to bring mexican or lasagna... it's just fabulous!



•l pound ground pork
•3 tablespoons rice vinegar
•3 tablespoons soy sauce
•1 tablespoon Asian chili-garlic sauce
•1-1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
•1/3 cup peanut butter
•3 tablespoons oyster sauce
•1 tablespoon vegetable oil
•1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
•Salt
•1 pound fresh Chinese noodles or linguine (I used linguine, which I had in my pantry)
•2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Meanwhile, combine pork, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1-tablespoon soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce in bowl. In another bowl, whisk broth, peanut butter, oyster sauce, remaining vinegar, and remaining soy sauce.

2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add pork mixture and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon salt and noodles to boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, drain noodles, and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

The flavor was amazing, spiced just perfectly and start to finish prep time to finish was 20 minutes!