RECIPE

STIR-FRIED PORK MINCE WITH NOODLES


INGREDIENTS

 

  • 65g vermicelli Rice noodles
  • 100g bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, juice and zest only
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp soft brown sugar
  • 1 splash vegetable oil
  • 250g minced pork
  • 1 tsp finely grated root ginger
  • 1 red chilli, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 cm piece Cucumber, halved, seeded and diagonally sliced
  • 2 little gem lettuce heart, leaves separated and torn
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 handful coriander leaves

METHOD

  1. Place the vermicelli noodles and bean sprouts in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water and leave to soak for 10 minutes, or until the noodles are just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the lime zest and juice, fish sauce and brown sugar. Place the pork into a larger bowl and pour over the liquid, mixing well to combine.
  3. Heat a non-stick wok or large frying pan and add a splash of vegetable oil. Add the mince, then stir in the ginger and chilli and stir fry for 4-5 minutes over a high heat until the pork is browned and cooked through.
  4. To serve, pile the noodles and bean sprouts into a serving bowl. Stir in the red onion, cucumber and lettuce leaves and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Top with the stir-fried pork, then scatter over the coriander leaves and serve.


Servings: 2-4
Level of difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes