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Ingredients

• 4 cloves Garlic (peeled and roughly chopped)
• 1 inch piece Fresh Ginger (peeled, thinly sliced then minced)
• 3 stalks Green Onions (whites sliced thin, greens chopped for garnish)
• 200 g Ground Pork (80% lean, fresh)
• 2 tbsp Chinese Light Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tbsp Chinese Dark Soy Sauce (adds deep color)
• 1 tbsp Black Vinegar (Chinese black rice vinegar)
• 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) (spicy, fermented chili paste)
• 1 tsp Granulated Sugar (balances acidity)
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (toasted)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral high‑heat oil)
• 200 g Dried Wheat Noodles (Chinese egg noodles or similar, boiled al dente)
• ¼ cup Pasta Water (reserved from noodle cooking, starchy)

Instructions

1. Prep Aromatics

   Crush and roughly chop the garlic cloves. Slice the ginger thinly, then use a bench scraper to mince it. Thinly slice the white parts of the green onions and set the green tops aside for garnish.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make the Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine Chinese light soy sauce, Chinese dark soy sauce, black vinegar, gochujang, sugar, and toasted sesame seeds. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

   Time: PT2M

3. Boil the Noodles

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add the dried wheat noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the noodles in a colander.

   Time: PT8M

4. Cook the Ground Pork

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add the vegetable oil, then add the ground pork. Sprinkle a pinch of salt, let the bottom layer brown for about 2 minutes, then flip and break up the meat, cooking until fully browned.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

5. Add Garlic, Ginger, and Onion Whites

   Add the minced garlic, sliced ginger, and white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Stir‑fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

6. Incorporate the Sauce

   Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and aromatics. Stir to combine and let it simmer for 1 minute so the flavors meld.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

7. Combine Noodles and Pasta Water

   Add the cooked noodles and the reserved ¼ cup pasta water to the skillet. Toss everything together, cooking for another 2 minutes until the noodles are fully coated and heated through.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

8. Finish and Serve

   Stir in the chopped green onion greens, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to serving bowls.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

65 g

Fat

16 g

Fiber

3 g