15 Minute Chili Garlic Noodles

INGREDIENTS

• 2 green onions
• 10-15 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp (2g) ginger
• 2 baby bok choy
• 7 oz (200g) Taiwanese knife-sliced noodles (or udon, spaghetti, rice noodles, etc.)
• 3 tbsp neutral-tasting oil
• 7 oz (200g) ground pork (or chicken, beef, tofu)
• Black pepper, to taste
• Generous pinch of toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Sauce

• 2-3 tbsp Korean chili pepper flakes (gochugaru)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or mirin, dry sherry, water, etc.)

Condiments (optional)

• Spicy chili crisp
• Chinese black vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Prep Vegetables

1. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the whites and the greens. Finely chop the garlic cloves.
2. Grate a small knob of ginger (1/2 tsp) if you are using pork. Trim off the ends of the bok choy. Cut in half (or quarters) lengthwise.

Make Sauce

1. In a small container, mix together the Korean chili pepper flakes, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine (if using).

Make Chili Garlic Noodles

1. Prepare the bok choy and noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, blanch the bok choy for 1 minute, until slightly softened. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. In the same water, cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
3. Meanwhile, to a wok (or pan), add 3 tablespoons of oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Once it’s heated, add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until they get a little bit of color.
4. Add the ground pork and black pepper to taste. Break up the pork and saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Reduce the heat to medium (or low). Add in the sauce and keep stirring it for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add the drained noodles. Toss together until nicely coated. Divide the noodles onto serving plates. Garnish with the bok choy, green onions, and sesame seeds.