Cumin pork and chilli noodles

This recipe is just to die for. I trully could not imagine something so simple as chilli oil and cumin could transform my take on asian food so much.

I think nowadays all of us take asian food as a staple in our kitchens. Its easy, flavourful and filled with healty vegetables food. And I tought I had tried and made the most of its flavour spectrum. But damn I was wrong.

Now, I do try to eat healty food, and cut as much as possible in adding oils. So something called chilli oil had me turn my nose up for a bit. But I got a jar of chilli oil from a friend and decided to use it. Damn I just cursed myself with this…I think I will eat oilly food way more now. Not good for your diet for sure

I made this recipe with pork but like most asian style recipes it can be easily swaped with any other protein – chicken, shrimp, tofu, lamb, even fish. Uhh now I kind wanna try some fish version of this. What do you think?

I chose neck pork chops because I don’t like my pork dry, and neck chops have all that extra fat (I know, this dish doesn’t really need more fat, but heck I went all the way) that ideal for styr frying.

This recipe is easy, perfect for a busy week dinner. And you can totally make some extra for the next day lunch or dinner.

Sometimes we need simplicity and just a plain good recipe. Hope you enjoy 🙂

Cumin pork and chilli noodles
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Cumin pork and chilli noodles

Recipe by Joana
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • 400g of Neck pork chops cut into small squares

  • 450gr of Egg noodles

  • 2 tbsp of sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp of minced garlic

  • 1 tbsp of grated ginger

  • 2 tbsp of cumin

  • 1 tsp of coriander seeds

  • 1 tsp of 5 spices

  • Parsley

  • 5 tbsp of chilli oil

  • 2 tbsp of soy sauce

Directions

  • Start with a dry pan on medium-low heat and add the spices – cumin, coriander seeds and five spices. Stir them around for 5 min until fragrant. Remove and grind them.
  • In the same pan add the sesame oil, garlic and ginger in medium heat. Cook for 1 min until aromatic. Add the pork and the spices. Pump the heat to sear the pork, and them lower it to make sure the pork is thoroughly cooked.
  • In a another pan, boil water to cook the noodles. Follow package instruction but don´t forget to add salt to the water.
  • In a bowl mix the chilli oil and the soy sauce. Meanwhile chop the cilantro.
  • When the pork is cooked add the sauce and noodles and combine well to make sure all the noodles are getting the sauce.
  • Finish with the chopped cilantro and enjoy 🙂