Chinese Firecracker Nachos Recipe

Name: Chinese Firecracker Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Pork; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon peeled minced ginger; 1 lb ground lean pork (95 percent lean); 2 tablespoons chinese chili-garlic sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; For the Nachos; 4 -5 ounces corn tortilla chips; 2 cups shredded muenster cheese or 2 cups mild cheese, of your choice; 2 cups napa cabbage leaves, very finely sliced; 4 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 green onion, chopped (or as much as desired)

Servings: persons

For the Pork
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon peeled minced ginger
1 lb ground lean pork (95 percent lean)
2 tablespoons chinese chili-garlic sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
For the Nachos
4 -5 ounces corn tortilla chips
2 cups shredded muenster cheese or 2 cups mild cheese, of your choice
2 cups napa cabbage leaves, very finely sliced
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 green onion, chopped (or as much as desired)

1
Make the Firecracker Pork: Heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a large saute pan or wok.
2
Stir-fry the ginger until it starts to soften, approximately one minute; raise the heat to high.
3
Break up the ground pork into chunks and place in pan.
4
Stir in chili garlic sauce and the hoisin sauce.
5
Continue to cook, stirring and breaking up the pork.
6
Add the sesame seeds.
7
Cook until the pork is dry on the outer surface and the juices have started to evaporate, so the chips don't get soggy.
8
(The pork mixture can be fried up to a day in advance and refrigerated).
9
Preheat the oven to 475F.
10
Assemble the nachos: Arrange the tortilla chips on a 12-by-18-inch baking sheet or ovenproof platter.
11
Sprinkle on the cheese and then the pork mixture.
12
Bake the nachos for 4 to 6 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
13
While the nachos are in the oven, toss the cabbage with the rice vinegar.
14
Serve with green onion and the seasoned cabbage sprinkled on top.

645

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Pork, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon peeled minced ginger, 1 lb ground lean pork (95 percent lean), and more.

Yes, Chinese Firecracker Nachos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Firecracker Nachos

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Variations & substitutions

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