Noodles With Hot Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Noodles With Hot Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil; 4 pounds ground pork, preferably not too lean and not too finely ground, as found in Chinese meat markets, grocery stores and supermarkets; 1 ⅓ cups brown bean sauce; 2 tablespoons bottled chili paste with garlic; 4 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons dry Sherry; 2 pounds fresh Chinese egg noodles; 1 cup minced scallions, green and white parts combined; 4 cups picked-over bean sprouts; 3 cups peeled, seeded and shredded cucumbers; 3/4 cup hot chili oil, available in Chinese markets

Servings: persons

1 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
4 pounds ground pork, preferably not too lean and not too finely ground, as found in Chinese meat markets, grocery stores and supermarkets
1 ⅓ cups brown bean sauce
2 tablespoons bottled chili paste with garlic
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons dry Sherry
2 pounds fresh Chinese egg noodles
1 cup minced scallions, green and white parts combined
4 cups picked-over bean sprouts
3 cups peeled, seeded and shredded cucumbers
3/4 cup hot chili oil, available in Chinese markets

1
Heat a wok and add half of the oil.
2
Add half of the pork and cook quickly over high heat, stirring and chopping down to break up any lumps.
3
Cook only until the pork loses its raw look.
4
Add two-thirds cup of the brown bean sauce and half of the chili paste with garlic.
5
Cook, stirring rapidly, about one or two minutes.
6
Add half of the sugar and half of the Sherry, and cook one minute longer over high heat.
7
Turn the mixture into a four-quart casserole.
8
Rinse and wipe out the wok, and repeat the procedure using the remaining half of the corn oil, pork, brown bean sauce, chili paste with garlic, sugar and wine.
9
Add the second batch to the first.
10
Let stand to room temperature.
11
Refrigerate for up to three days (or the mixture may be frozen in small batches up to a month or longer).
12
When ready to serve, bring to room temperature.
13
Reheat the sauce gently.
14
Twenty minutes before serving, bring a large kettle of water to the boil.
15
Add the noodles and cook four minutes.
16
Drain the noodles and cut them into shreds of manageable length.
17
Pour the noodles into a heated, heatproof serving dish.
18
Add the scallions to the simmering sauce and stir.
19
Pour the sauce over the hot noodles and toss to blend.
20
Serve with the three garnishes, letting each guest help him or herself.

3061

kcal

Calories

205

Fat

193

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil, 4 pounds ground pork, preferably not too lean and not too finely ground, as found in Chinese meat markets, grocery stores and supermarkets, 1 ⅓ cups brown bean sauce, 2 tablespoons bottled chili paste with garlic, and more.

Yes, Noodles With Hot Meat Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Noodles With Hot Meat Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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