Sesame-Ginger Pork with Soba Noodles
Sesame-Ginger Pork with Soba Noodles requires around 40 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 447 calories, 40g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. A mixture of scallions, cilantro leaves, chicken broth, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the sesame seeds you could follow this main course with the Sesame Banana Bread as a dessert.
Instructions
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.
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.
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.