Recipe: Sichuan Pork Noodles

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground pork
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
• 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• Salt
• 1 pound dried Asian noodles or linguine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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PREPARATION

Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Combine pork, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and chili-garlic sauce in medium bowl. In large bowl, whisk broth, peanut butter, oyster sauce, remaining vinegar, and remaining soy sauce.

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add pork mixture and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes. Stir in ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth mixture and simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon salt and noodles to boiling water and cook al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, drain noodles, and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

ENJOY!