Pea Shoot and Pork Noodle Stir Fry

Sweet, tender pea shoots add a fresh twist to this noodle stir fry. Stir fries are one of my favorite ways to use up the produce remaining in my refrigerator. This recipe comes together quickly with precooked noodles, ground pork, and a few fresh garnishes. Feel free to add or substitute whatever fresh herbs and vegetables you can find in your own garden or at your local farmers market.

What you will need

• Ground Pork

  Ground beef or chicken would also work well in this dish.

• Cabbage

  Any variety, such as green, red or napa. Bok choy is another good substitution if you have that on hand.

• Carrot

  Shred or cut into small matchsticks to make sure the carrot cooks quickly, yet retains a bit of texture.

• Fresh Garlic

• Fresh Ginger

  Fresh ginger adds the best flavor, but ginger paste can also be used.

• Green Onions

• Fresh Pea Shoots

• Soy Sauce

• Sesame Oil

• Sesame seeds

• Fresh Cilantro

• Sriracha Mayo

  To make your own sriracha mayo, whisk together 2-3 tblsp mayonnaise and 1-2 tsp of sriracha. Add enough water to thin out to desired consistency.

• Stir Fry Noodles

  I used the KA-ME Udon noodles.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground pork

• 1 1/2 cup shredded cabbage

• 1/2 cup shredded carrot

• 1 cup pea shoots, plus additional for garnish

• 1 green onion, finely sliced, white and green parts separated

• 1 tblsp minced fresh ginger

• 2-3 cloves minced garlic

• 1 package udon stir fry noodles (4 servings)

• 2-3 tblsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 tblsp avocado oil or vegetable oil

Optional Garnishes

• Sesame seeds

• Cilantro

• Sriracha mayo

Directions

1. Heat avocado oil in a medium frying pan or wok until hot. Add ground pork, garlic, ginger, and the white part of the onion, and cook until the pork is no longer pink. Remove from the pan and set aside.

2. Drizzle the remaining oil in the pan and add the cabbage and carrot. Saute for 2-3 minutes until tender. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and udon noodles, and cook according to the package directions, or until heated through. Combine the cooked pork mixture, noodle mixture, and pea shoots. Heat for an additional 15-30 seconds.

3. To serve, top with some fresh pea shoots, chopped cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds, and sriracha mayo.

Serves 4