Szechuan Pork Tenderloin Noodle Stir Fry Recipe
All aboard the quick dinner train, this Szechuan pepper and ginger pork noodle stir fry recipe is all done and dusted in 25 minutes, and only 10 of that is cooking time.
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 648kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g Pork Tenderloin 9oz (aka pork fillet)
- 75 g Baby Spinach 2-3 Cups
- 100 g Whole Wheat Egg Noodles 2 Nests or Bundles
- 50 g Ginger 1½ thumb-sized piece
- 2 Spring Onions
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Black Sesame Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- 2 tablespoon Oil
For the Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon Dark Soy
- 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cornflour
- 1 tablespoon Water
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinkiang Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Cook the noodles as per the instructions on the packet and then refresh in cold water.
- Slice the pork tenderloin into 3-4mm (⅛") thick slices.
- Mix together the water and cornflour for the marinade, and then add the two soy sauces.
- Add the pork and mix whilst you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Peel and cut the ginger into long, thin batons.
- Cut the white part from the spring onion and finely slice it.
- Then take the green parts of the spring onion and cut into 5cm (2") long thin batons.
- Heat your wok over a dry heat and toast the black and normal sesame seeds, then remove.
- Then repeat the process with the Szechuan pepper and then crush it in a pestle and mortar.
- Mix together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
- Place your wok over a very high heat, then add the oil when it is hot. Throw in the ginger, white parts of the spring onion and then the Szechuan pepper and stir fry for 60 seconds.
- Add the pork and the marinade and fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the noodles and spinach and toss for 30 seconds
- Finally, add the sauce and cook for a final 30-60 seconds.
- Serve in a bowl sprinkled with sesame seeds and the green parts of the spring onion.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1447mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g
