Dragon Noodles
Dragon Noodles are a fast and flavorful 20-minute stir-fry with noodles, ground pork, cashews, and broccoli. Spicy with a touch of sweetness, it's a family favorite!
Servings: 2 servings
Cost: $8.54
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste see note 1
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce see note 2
Pork and Noodles
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil or vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) ground pork (85/15)
- 1/4 cup cashews measure then coarsely chop
- 1 bunch green onions
- 7 ounces lo mein noodles
- 1 (12-ounce) bag chopped broccoli florets 5 cups, see note 3
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients listed under “Sauce.” Set aside. Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Thinly slice green onions and separate white bottoms from green tops.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear pork for a few minutes, then crumble it with a wooden spoon. Once pork is browned, reduce heat to low.
- Pour sauce over pork and add cashews. Stir constantly, allowing mixture to simmer until the sauce reduces by half, about 2–5 minutes. Add the white parts of the onions and sauté for 1 minute.
- While the pork cooks, add noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Add broccoli 2 minutes before noodles finish. Drain and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add noodles and broccoli to the skillet with the pork. Toss everything gently with tongs until combined and coated in the sauce. Top with the green parts of the onions and an extra drizzle of sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
Note 1: Keep things quick and use refrigerated minced garlic and refrigerated ginger paste.
Note 2: Chili-garlic sauce adds essential flavor and spice. It's typically found near soy sauce in the grocery store. Start with less if you’re sensitive to spice, and add more if desired.
Note 3: Use pre-chopped broccoli from the store for quicker prep, but you might need to still run your knife through the broccoli to get smaller pieces.
Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers let cool, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a little water or broth to loosen the sauce if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 964kcal | Carbohydrates: 114.3g | Protein: 37.8g | Fat: 41g | Cholesterol: 81.8mg | Sodium: 2543.1mg | Fiber: 7.6g | Sugar: 34.5g