Sweet and Salty Pork Udon Noodles Recipe

Name: Sweet and Salty Pork Udon Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 serving Udon noodles; 100 grams Ground pork; 5 cm Japanese leek or scallion; 1/2 tsp Grated garlic; 1/2 tsp Grated ginger; 1 tsp Tianmianjiang (Chinese sweet bean paste); 1 as much as you like Doubanjiang; 2 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Sake; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/2 tsp Chinese style soup base; 3 tbsp Water; 1 tsp Katakuriko slurry (a mixture of katakuriko and water); 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 Green onion or scallion; 1 Poached egg

Servings: persons

1 serving Udon noodles
100 grams Ground pork
5 cm Japanese leek or scallion
1/2 tsp Grated garlic
1/2 tsp Grated ginger
1 tsp Tianmianjiang (Chinese sweet bean paste)
1 as much as you like Doubanjiang
2 tsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Sake
1 tsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Chinese style soup base
3 tbsp Water
1 tsp Katakuriko slurry (a mixture of katakuriko and water)
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 Green onion or scallion
1 Poached egg

1
In a pan, heat the sesame oil and cook the tubed garlic and ginger.
2
After garlic and ginger become aromatic, add the pork and cook until brown.
3
Turn off the heat and add the marked ingredients.
4
Turn on the heat and cook, stirring.
5
Turn off the heat again and add the katakuriko dissolved in water, stirring constantly.
6
Turn on the heat and cook until the sauce becomes slightly thick.
7
Heat up the udon noodles in boiling water.
8
Drain and serve in a plate.
9
Pour the sauce over the noodles and top with sliced scallions and poached eggs, and you're done.
10
Mix everything together and enjoy.
11
It's super delicious.
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These are the Chinese seasonings used in the recipe...

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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: 1 serving Udon noodles, 100 grams Ground pork, 5 cm Japanese leek or scallion, 1/2 tsp Grated garlic, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Salty Pork Udon Noodles 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!

Sweet and Salty Pork Udon Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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