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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

  1. Cook 6-8 ounces noodles or spaghetti in salted water until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  2. Thinly slice 1/2 head napa cabbage. Slice the green onions and mince 3 garlic cloves. Roughly chop optional cilantro.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add mushrooms and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and the white parts of the green onions; cook 30 seconds.
  6. Add napa cabbage and stir-fry 2-3 minutes until just softened but not mushy.
  7. Add the cooked noodles and sauce mixture. Toss well, adding a splash of reserved noodle water as needed so the sauce coats everything evenly.
  8. 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

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