Ground pork in an aromatic lemongrass sauce, served over rice noodles is super easy to make. This dinner can easily be on the table in 30 minutes and is equally good hot or room temperature. Winner all around!
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My family's favorite Vietnamese restaurant has the most fabulous chicken wings. It is the sauce that makes these wings irresistible and is the inspiration for today's recipe. The key ingredients—lemongrass, oyster sauce, and soy sauce are the foundation that brings this noodle dish to life. My recreation does not disappoint!
On a busy day, I can get this dinner on the table in no time. The ground pork and sauce takes under 10 minutes to cook, and the noodles are done in less than 2 minutes. Aside from the taste, the ease to make is why I LOVE this dish!
My family's favorite Vietnamese restaurant has the most fabulous chicken wings. It is the sauce that makes these wings irresistible and is the inspiration for today's recipe. The key ingredients—lemongrass, oyster sauce, and soy sauce are the foundation that brings this noodle dish to life. My recreation does not disappoint!
On a busy day, I can get this dinner on the table in no time. The ground pork and sauce takes under 10 minutes to cook, and the noodles are done in less than 2 minutes. Aside from the taste, the ease to make is why I LOVE this dish!
When it comes to Asian cooking, lemongrass is my equivalent of garlic for Rachael Ray. I would put it in everything if I could. I find lemongrass' aromatic scent coupled with its citrusy favor intoxicating...I think if I were a cat, lemongrass would be my catnip.
The noodle bowl can be made mild or spicy simply by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes. The amount used in this recipe yields a mild flavor, so don't be afraid to add more. Just before serving, top off with an assortment of vegetable condiments. Shredded lettuce, shredded carrots, julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, Thai basil, and cilantro are good options. Pick and choose what you like. The coolness and crispiness of the raw vegetables is a nice contrast to the hot, tender pork and noodles. Similarly, the vegetables impart a slight sweetness, which perfectly balances out the saltiness of the sauce.
Helpful tips:
Helpful tips:
- Mince extra lemongrass and store in an airtight container or zip lock bag for future use. It is good frozen for months.
- Rice noodles are available in different widths, therefore adjust cooking time accordingly. It should have some body when cooked. Do not over cook as it will become mushy.
- If not consuming right away, slightly undercook noodles and rinse with plenty of cold water. Dip quickly in hot water to reheat.
- To make carrot shavings or slivers, score the outside of the carrot (1/8" apart) with a sharp paring knife. Shave off 2-inch sections using a vegetable peeler. Continue scoring and shaving as needed.
VIETNAMESE GROUND PORK
RICE NOODLE BOWL
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 1/2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. ground pork
1/3 cup finely chopped lemongrass, about 3 stalks (how to use lemongrass here)
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 unpeeled cucumber, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned or shaved
10 oz. rice noodles (vermicelli)
cilantro for garnish
INSTRUCITONS:
Prep all of the vegetables. Set aside.
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Whisk to dissolve brown sugar. Add water and cornstarch. Whisk until cornstarch is smooth and incorporated. Set aside.
Bring a large pot filled 2/3 with water to a boil while. While water comes up to heat, prep the pork.
Preheat a large skillet on medium high heat. Add oil. Add ground pork. Cook 1 minute, using a spatula to break pork into chunks. Add lemongrass, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Continue cooking and breaking up pork until the meat is cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add sauce, stirring to incorporate into the pork mixture. Sauce will thicken slightly. Cook for 1 minute, reducing heat to medium when sauce boils. Remove from heat.
Add rice vermicelli to boiling water, stirring gently to separate. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Noodles are done when they are tender but maintain body. Do not overcook as noodles will turn mushy quickly. Drain.
To serve, place some noodles in a large bowl. Top with 1/4 of pork mixture. Add some cucumber, carrots, cilantro, or other vegetable condiments of choice.
Makes 4 servings.
Note:
Shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, Thai basil, and mint are also good topping options for this noodle bowl.
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 1/2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. ground pork
1/3 cup finely chopped lemongrass, about 3 stalks (how to use lemongrass here)
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 unpeeled cucumber, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned or shaved
10 oz. rice noodles (vermicelli)
cilantro for garnish
INSTRUCITONS:
Prep all of the vegetables. Set aside.
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Whisk to dissolve brown sugar. Add water and cornstarch. Whisk until cornstarch is smooth and incorporated. Set aside.
Bring a large pot filled 2/3 with water to a boil while. While water comes up to heat, prep the pork.
Preheat a large skillet on medium high heat. Add oil. Add ground pork. Cook 1 minute, using a spatula to break pork into chunks. Add lemongrass, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Continue cooking and breaking up pork until the meat is cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add sauce, stirring to incorporate into the pork mixture. Sauce will thicken slightly. Cook for 1 minute, reducing heat to medium when sauce boils. Remove from heat.
Add rice vermicelli to boiling water, stirring gently to separate. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Noodles are done when they are tender but maintain body. Do not overcook as noodles will turn mushy quickly. Drain.
To serve, place some noodles in a large bowl. Top with 1/4 of pork mixture. Add some cucumber, carrots, cilantro, or other vegetable condiments of choice.
Makes 4 servings.
Note:
Shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, Thai basil, and mint are also good topping options for this noodle bowl.
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