Sesame-Ginger Pork with Soba Noodles
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 439
- Total Fat
- 11
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 49
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 39
- Cholesterol
- 88
- Sodium
- 1236
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
8 ounces soba noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced pickled ginger
1 (1 1/4-pound) pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions (green and white parts), chopped
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large zip-top plastic bag. Add 2 teaspoons of the oil, seal the bag, and shake to coat the noodles.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high; add the pork, and cook, stirring, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Add the salt and pepper and stir to coat the pork. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth and soy sauce reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the water chestnuts.
- If you're stopping here:
- Let cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to a large zip-top plastic bag or plastic container and refrigerate along with the bag of noodles for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to eat:
- Combine the pork mixture and soba noodles in a large skillet set over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through. You can also reheat the noodles and pork mixture together in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes on HIGH. Meanwhile, chop the cilantro.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the cilantro, and serve.