Coldsobanoodleswvietnamesepork Recipes

SIMPLE VIETNAMESE PORK NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• Prepare noodles according to package directions. Arrange noodles in 6 serving bowls. Top with slaw mix and onion; set aside. While noodles are cooking, combine chicken broth, fish sauce and soy sauce in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and keep broth just below a simmer. In a very large skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add pork and cook until browned and internal temperature of pork reaches 145°F., 1 to 2 min. per side. You may have to do this in batches. Remove pork and rest for 3 min. Arrange pork on top of noodle bowls. Ladle in broth, garnish with basil and lime wedges, and serve.

COLD ASIAN NOODLES WITH PORK

Steps:

• Make the pickled vegetables: Put the carrots, cucumbers and jalapeno in a bowl. Heat the rice vinegar and fish sauce in a saucepan, then pour over the vegetables. Add a pinch each of salt and pepper and set aside, stirring occasionally, while you prepare the noodles and pork.
• Bring a small pot of water to a boil; remove from the heat, add the noodles and let stand 8 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water, then snip into smaller pieces with kitchen shears.
• Meanwhile, season the pork lightly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush each chop with hoisin sauce; turn and cook 30 seconds. Brush with more hoisin sauce, turn and cook 30 more seconds. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
• Divide the noodles among bowls. Strain the pickled vegetables, reserving the liquid. Stir 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce and the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into the reserved liquid; drizzle over the noodles. Top with the pork, pickled vegetables, lettuce and herbs.
• Per serving: Calories 476; Fat 20 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 78 mg; Sodium 618 mg; Carbohydrate 38 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 36 g

COLD SOBA NOODLES W/VIETNAMESE PORK

Steps:

• Combine 1 tbls onions, 1 tbls sesame oil, 1 tsp fish sauce and next 4 ingredients (through pork) in a large zip top baggie; seal.
• Marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Combine remaining 1 tbls oil, remaining 1 tbls fish sauce, vinegar and chile paste in a large bowl, stirring well.
• Add noodles, cabbage and bell pepper; toss to coat.
• Heat a skillet over med high heat.
• Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Remove pork from marinade.
• Add pork to pan; cook 1 1/2 minutes or until done.
• Arrange pork over noodle mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbls onions.

VIETNAMESE COLD NOODLES WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• (Nuoc Cham: puree these 5 ingredients to smooth. Will keep up to 2 weeks in the fridge.) Cook rice sticks according to package directions.
• Drain well and rinse in cold water.
• Drain well.
• Place on a large serving platter surrounded by remaining ingredients in small bowls.

COLD SOBA NOODLES WITH PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add soba noodles, and cook according to package directions, about 4 minutes. Drain noodles, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
• Whisk peanut butter, water, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, hoisin sauce, Sriracha, soy sauce, lime zest and juice, garlic, and ginger together in a small bowl for the dressing. Pour dressing over noodles. Add red bell pepper and toss to combine. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
• Stir teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl until well combined. Cut pork tenderloin into very thin slices, about 1/8 inch thick, then cut each slice in half. Add pork to marinade, cover bowl, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or longer.
• Remove pork from refrigerator. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil until hot. Add pork, separating pieces to cover the skillet's bottom. Cook the pork, occasionally stirring, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Your time will depend on how thinly the pork is cut, but try not to overcook to retain tenderness.
• Remove noodles from the refrigerator and give them a good stir. Divide the noodles among 4 plates or bowls. Evenly distribute the pork on top of the noodles and garnish with peanuts, green onion and sesame seeds before serving.