“Wife me up” Chili Garlic Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 cloves Garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (separate white and green parts, white parts sliced, green parts for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
• 1 tablespoon Black Vinegar (Chinese black rice vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste; adds depth and heat)
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (optional if you like extra heat)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (toasted)
• 200 grams Ground Pork (lean or 80/20, broken into small pieces)
• ½ teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil such as canola or grapeseed)
• 200 grams Noodles (dry wheat noodles (e.g., ramen, udon) cooked according to package and drained)

Instructions

1. Prep Aromatics

   Roughly chop the garlic cloves, grate the ginger, and dice the white parts of the green onions. Set the green onion greens aside for garnish.

   Time: PT5M

2. Mix Sauce

   In a small bowl combine soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, gochujang, red chili flakes (if using), and toasted sesame seeds. Stir until sugar dissolves.

   Time: PT2M

3. Heat Oil

   Add vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium‑high heat until shimmering.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Sauté Aromatics

   Add the chopped garlic, grated ginger, and white green‑onion parts to the hot oil. Stir‑fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium‑high

5. Cook Ground Pork

   Add the ground pork to the skillet, sprinkle with salt, and break it up with the spatula. Stir‑fry until the pork is fully browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium‑high

6. Add Sauce

   Pour the prepared sauce over the browned pork. Stir to coat evenly and let it simmer for 2 minutes so the flavors meld.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

7. Combine Noodles and Finish

   Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet. Toss quickly for 2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated with sauce. Garnish with the reserved green‑onion tops and a sprinkle of extra sesame seeds.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

15g

Fiber

2g