Spicy Pork and Napa Cabbage Chili Noodles
A warm, savory noodle-inspired skillet with pork, napa cabbage, mushrooms, and a chili-garlic sauce. It’s bold, spicy, and East Asian-inspired while staying weeknight-friendly with your available ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground Pork 1 package 5.99
- Organic Napa Cabbage 1/2 head 1.99
- 365 Mushroom Baby Bella Slcd 8Oz Cv 1 package 2.99
- Organic Green Onion 1 bunch 1.99
- Organic Garlic, 3 CT 3 cloves 2.89
- Organic Cilantro small handful, optional 1.79
- Lime 1 0.59
- Pantry: noodles or spaghetti 6-8 ounces
- Pantry: neutral oil 1 tablespoon
- Pantry: soy sauce 2 tablespoons
- Pantry: rice vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Pantry: chili crisp or chili garlic sauce 1-2 tablespoons
- Pantry: honey or brown sugar 1 teaspoon
- Pantry: sesame oil 1 teaspoon, optional
Instructions
- Cook 6-8 ounces noodles or spaghetti in salted water until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Thinly slice 1/2 head napa cabbage. Slice the green onions and mince 3 garlic cloves. Roughly chop optional cilantro.
- In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons chili crisp or chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil if using.
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned and crisp in spots, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and the white parts of the green onions; cook 30 seconds.
- Add napa cabbage and stir-fry 2-3 minutes until just softened but not mushy.
- Add the cooked noodles and sauce mixture. Toss well, adding a splash of reserved noodle water as needed so the sauce coats everything evenly.
- Finish with the green onion tops, a squeeze of lime, and optional cilantro. Serve hot.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $15-18
Health notes: Protein-rich and vegetable-heavy; moderate fat depending on pork used.
Drink pairing: Dry Riesling or chilled light lager