Crispy Pork Dragon Noodles with Broccolini
Crispy Pork Dragon Noodles is a spicy noodle dish consisting of crispy ground pork, roasted broccolini, and toasted cashews in a simple, sweet, and fiery chili-garlic sauce. Ready in under an hour, it offers a perfect balance of flavor and texture for a quick weeknight meal.
Equipment
- 1 HexClad 14" Wok with Lid
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari use tamari if you’re gluten free
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar to sweeten things just right
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek tweak spice level to your liking
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil brings nutty aroma
- 2 bunches broccolini trimmed and ready to go
- 0.5 pound ground pork plus avocado oil spray, garlic powder, kosher salt for cooking basics
- ⅓ cup cashews chopped for crunch
- 7 ounces instant ramen noodles discard seasoning packet
- 4 green onions sliced for fresh bits on top
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil for cooking pork
- to taste garlic powder for broccolini seasoning
- 2 pinches kosher salt for broccolini seasoning
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, sambal oelek, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Trim broccolini ends and discard or compost. Spray baking sheet with avocado oil spray. Arrange broccolini and season with kosher salt and garlic powder.
- Roast broccolini in preheated 400℉ (200℃) oven for 10 to 12 minutes until tender.
- Heat 2 teaspoons avocado oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add ground pork, break up with wooden spoon, and cook 8 to 10 minutes until browned and crispy.
- Add chopped cashews to the pork and toast for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package directions (usually 2 to 3 minutes), then drain and discard seasoning packet.
- Pour sauce into pork and cashew mixture, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Add roasted broccolini and cooked noodles to the pork mixture. Toss to combine well.
- Divide among bowls and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of water or broth when reheating. Freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.