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Stir Fry with Noodles

Ingredients

  • 1 package rice noodles Alternatives: rice, spaghetti or other noodles
  • 1 small pork tenderloin about 12 ounces, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (Alternatives: Marinated Tofu or Tempeh, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken Breast)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 ½ cups broth or veggie stock
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch scallions sliced and white and green parts separated (Alternatives: Regular onions or leeks, note these take a bit longer to cook)
  • 1 2- inch pieces fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 6 cloves garlic or garlic scapes minced
  • 3 to 4 cups stir-fry vegetables about 12 ounces, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped; or basil and/or mint
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles as the label directs, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Meanwhile, season the pork generously with salt and pepper; set aside.
  3. Whisk the chicken broth and cornstarch in a medium bowl; set aside.
  4. Chop vegetables. Keeping them sorted in 3 categories: hard, medium tender and greens
  5. Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then add the pork and stir-fry until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
  6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan, then add the scallion whites, ginger and garlic; reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  7. Add the hard vegetables to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute.
  8. Add the medium firm vegetables and cook and stir for another 1 minute.
  9. Add the broth mixture and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  10. Stir in the greens, 1 handful at a time so they don’t stick together.
  11. After greens are mixed in and wilted, return the pork to the skillet along with the noodles and stir to warm through.
  12. Remove from the heat and stir in the scallion greens, herbs and lime juice.