If you ask my husband what my favorite food is, he will instantly tell you anything with noodles in it! I adore noodle bowls! There are so many options, the combinations are endless!
This Asian inspired Pork and Soba Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce is sure to impress your family! Tender pork, lots of fresh crunchy veggies, soba noodles, and that awesome spicy peanut sauce make the ultimate noodle bowl! Made with mostly pantry staples and things you have in your refrigerator, it is budget conscious as well as delicious.
As with many of my recipes, this one is completely flexible! Chicken or tofu are great swaps for the pork. Cucumbers, purple cabbage, and bean sprouts are great swaps for the bell pepper and carrots. You can customize this to your family’s taste! Have fun with it!
Let’s get cooking!
How to Make Pork and Soba Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Pork and Soba Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- 5 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
- 5 Tbsp. amino acids or low-sodium soy sauce
- 5 Tbsp. water
- 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1-3 Tbsp. sriracha use more or less depending on how spicy you like it
Noodles:
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless pork chops thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. garlic minced
- 1 tsp. ginger minced
- 3 cups Napa cabbage thinly sliced
- 3-4 scallions white and green sections separated and cut into matchsticks
- ½ cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots julienned (can use pre-cut matchstick carrots in produce section)
- 10 oz. soba noodles
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
- Crushed peanuts
- Lime wedges
- Spicy peanut sauce
Instructions
Instructions:
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. It will look grainy at first, then it will blend into a smooth sauce. Set aside.
Noodles:
- In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water to prevent the noodles from sticking together. Set aside.
- While noodles are cooking, sauté the pork in 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. When it is nearly cooked through, add in the ginger, garlic, whites of the scallions, and Napa cabbage. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until cabbage softens.
- Turn off the heat. Add in the soba noodles and ½ of the spicy peanut sauce. Toss well to coat with the sauce. Add additional sauce as needed.
To serve:
- Divide the noodle mixture evenly between 4 bowls. Arrange the red bell pepper strips, carrots, and the green parts of the scallions in each bowl. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Drizzle additional spicy peanut sauce over the top. Serve with a lime wedge to squeeze on top.
- Enjoy!
