Fast, easy and full of flavor, this Spicy Pork Noodle Bowl recipe is delicious and addictive. Who needs the local noodle place when you can make these at home?
If you like the spice, you also need to try this Spicy Thai Chicken or this Shrimp Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons.
I know that the world that we live in today is much different than the world that I grew up in as a child. I remember when cell phones first started making their debut (hello, Zach Morris huge cell phone #SavedByTheBell). I was actually in college when “normal” people started getting phones. Back then, I worked with someone that worked part time for a cell company, and she would let me borrow a phone from time to time. My roommates and I thought it was this big deal to have our home phone forwarded to that cell when we would go out.
And today, so many people don’t even have home phones anymore!!
This past week, we took a vacation to Yosemite. I had sporadic service while in Yosemite, but then we headed over to see the sequoias, and I learned that there are in fact places where cell phone service does not exist. We actually stayed in a cabin where there wasn’t any wi-fi or cell phone service. For two days, I was basically cut off from the world. I don’t know if it was more stressful, or if it lessened my stress level. 😂 In all seriousness, though, it was actually nice to completely unplug. I went to bed at a decent hour and was able to spend some great time with my family.
What I did miss, though, was cooking in my own kitchen. We cooked simple meals over the campfire while in Yosemite, but before and after was a lot of fast food. I couldn’t wait to get home and cook again. The first thing I was craving as we walked in the door was this Spicy Pork Noodle Bowl.
This noodle bowl is filled with SO much flavor. The sauce is semi-spicy on its own, so if you want more heat (which I always do) just add in a scoop of the chili-garlic sauce. The fresh tomatoes and cucumber on top add the perfect fresh touch, and help to cut back on the spiciness.
I love to get noodle bowls when we go out, but I love it even more that I can make these Spicy Pork Noodle Bowls at home!
Spicy Pork Noodle Bowl Video
Want more bowl recipes?
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Southwestern Breakfast Bowl
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Spicy Pork Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz thin Chinese noodles*
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 12 oz Country Pork Sausage**
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup bread and butter pickles chopped, plus 2 tablespoons brine from the jar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon Asian chili-garlic sauce plus more for serving
- 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 Persian cucumbers cut in half lengthwise and then sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Toss with 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil after they are cooked and drained. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add the sausage and 2 teaspoons of the ginger. Brown over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until cooked through, 3-5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, pickles, pickle brine, and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce. Cook, scraping up any browned pieces from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid evaporates, about 4-5 minutes.
- While the pork cooks, place the sesame seeds in a blender and pulse until they are finely ground, about 15 seconds. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 1/4 cup water; puree until smooth. Add the chili-garlic sauce, the brown sugar, the remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce and remaining 1 teaspoon of ginger. Puree until combined and smooth.
- To serve, place 1/4 of the noodles in a bowl, then add some of the dressing. Top with some of the pork, cucumbers and tomatoes. If desired, sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and serve with more of the chili-garlic sauce.
Jessica says
Thanks for posting. I love it!
Single parent meal planning says
Thanks so much for recipe. It’s so YUM!