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Sweet and Spicy Pork and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with Spicy Noodles

A flavorful and healthy stir-fry combining tender pork, crunchy napa cabbage, and spicy noodles, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 12 ounces dry Chinese noodles
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce (for stir-fry)
Marinade & Pork
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (for marinade)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for marinade)
  • 1 pound pork loin, cut into 2-inch strips
Vegetables
  • 2 onions cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 cups chopped napa cabbage
  • 3/4 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 3 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Thickening Mixture
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Method
 

Cooking Noodles
  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Stir in the Chinese noodles and cook until they are firm to the bite, about 5 minutes.
  3. Drain in a colander set in the sink.
Preparing Sauce
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, ground ginger, and sesame oil.
  2. Add the drained noodles to the sauce mixture and toss to coat; set aside.
Marinating Pork
  1. Marinate pork in a mixture of 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for 5 minutes.
Cooking Pork and Vegetables
  1. Heat cooking oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the marinated pork, onions, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook until the pork is browned.
  3. Stir in sweet chili sauce, napa cabbage, celery, carrots, and bell peppers; cook until the vegetables are heated, about 5 minutes.
Thickening the Sauce
  1. Whisk together cornstarch and cold water; add this mixture to the stir-fry, stirring until thickened.
Serving
  1. Serve the stir-fry over the noodles you prepared.

Notes

For serving, aim for one cup of stir-fry over a serving of spicy noodles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.