Rice Noodle Bowl with Pork and Scallions
The sauce mixture not only adds flavor to the meat during cooking, but also doubles as a vinaigrette for the noodles.
Ingredients
- 5 oz rice vermicelli
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 English cucumber cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 pd ground pork
- 4 scallions cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
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Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Off heat, add noodles and let sit until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside. Whisk soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, ginger, and garlic together in large bowl. Combine cucumber and vinegar in second bowl.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork and cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in scallions and 2 tablespoons soy sauce mixture and cook until scallions have softened, about 2 minutes.
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Add noodles to remaining soy sauce mixture and toss to combine. Divide noodles evenly among 4 bowls and top with pork, cucumber, and cilantro.
Recipe Notes
For best results, make sure to shake off all excess water from the noodles after rinsing them.
