Spicy Thai Noodles With Pork And Mint Recipe

Name: Spicy Thai Noodles With Pork And Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces wide dry rice noodles (1/2 inch); Sauce; 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon oil (peanut or canola); 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; Other ingredients; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Thai red chili peppers (about 35) or 1/2 cup other fresh hot chili pepper; 4 ounces ground pork; 3/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil (about 1-2 big sprigs worth); 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped, I used more; 2 -3 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying

Servings: persons

8 ounces wide dry rice noodles (1/2 inch)
Sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon oil (peanut or canola)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Other ingredients
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Thai red chili peppers (about 35) or 1/2 cup other fresh hot chili pepper
4 ounces ground pork
3/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil (about 1-2 big sprigs worth)
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, finely chopped, I used more
2 -3 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying

1
Boil noodles for about 3-4 minutes (or according to package), drain, then plunge into cold water until needed.
2
Meanwhile, mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
3
Prep the other ingredients and have them all ready before starting--the rest of the cooking is done in MINUTES.
4
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet to hot.
5
Stir-fry garlic for about 20 seconds until starting to brown.
6
Add the chiles (STAND BACK and have the fume hood on HIGH unless you want to cough and cry for half an hour--trust me) and fry for about 30 seconds.
7
Add the pork and fry until no longer pink, breaking up lumps, and then stir in the sauce mixture. Let it bubble a bit.
8
Drain the noodles and stir them into the wok mixture. Toss until sauce absorbed, 1 or 2 minutes, then stir in the basil and tomatoes until basil wilted, about 1 minute.
9
Dump onto a platter or portion onto 4 plates and sprinkle with the mint (essential ingredient!).
10
Have plenty of cold beverages ready.

971

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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

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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces wide dry rice noodles (1/2 inch), Sauce, 3 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla), 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Thai Noodles With Pork And Mint 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!

Spicy Thai Noodles With Pork And Mint

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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