SICHUAN PORK NOODLES

SICHUAN PORK NOODLES image

Categories Pork

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground pork
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
11⁄4 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 dried Asian noodles or linguine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Combine pork, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce in medium bowl. In large 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 ½ 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.