Making High-Protein Spicy Noodles with Pork Scallions & Bok Choy will take 25 minutes. It has 30 grams of protein and 430 calories. This is a basic recipe, and it only needs basic instructions. You only need ground pork, bok choy, whole wheat noodles, scallions, soy sauce, garlic, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, ginger, olive oil, black pepper, salt, water, and honey to make this recipe. This recipe provides you with flavor and a good amount of protein. Enjoy consuming and serving this dish at different parties, family gatherings, and occasions. You can keep it in the fridge for three days.
STATS:
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Preparation duration: 10 minutes
- Cook duration: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian
- Course: Main Course, Dinner
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Skillet
- Medium pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- Whole wheat noodles: 8 ounces
- Ground pork: 1 pound
- Bok choy: 2 cups
- Scallions: 3
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Chili garlic sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Water: 2 tablespoons
INGREDIENT NOTES:
WHOLE WHEAT NOODLES:
- Using whole wheat noodles in your dish will give you a lot of nutrients and also keep you full for a long time. They add fiber and carbs to your recipe and also mix well with the sauce. Utilize rice noodles, ramen noodles, or udon instead.
GROUND PORK:
- Pork mainly gives you protein and prepares in less time. The taste of pork blends well with spicy sauces and noodles. Pork gives your recipe softness. Utilize ground turkey, crumbled tofu, or ground chicken instead.
SCALLIONS:
- Scallions give the color and taste to your dish. The fresh flavor of scallions adjusts the deep flavor of pork. Utilize green onions, chives, or chopped onions instead.
GARLIC:
- Garlic improves the flavor of your dish by giving a fresh taste and aroma. Utilize garlic powder instead.
BOK CHOY:
- Bok choy gives a fresh taste, fibre, and important minerals and vitamins to your recipe. It has leaves, and its flavor balances with the spicy sauce. Utilize napa, cabbage, or spinach instead.
CHILI GARLIC SAUCE:
- This sauce gives the peppery flavor of chilli and the earthy taste of garlic. Adding this sauce to your recipe will enhance the flavor. Utilize sriracha, red chilli flakes, or hot sauce instead.
SESAME OIL:
- A minute quantity of this oil will give your dish an elegant fragrance and a classic taste. Utilize peanut butter instead.
GINGER:
- Ginger balances the taste of pork and garlic, and it also gives a warm and strong flavor to your dish. Utilize ground ginger instead.
HONEY:
- Including honey in your dish will add a sweet flavor, and it maintains the other sharp flavor ingredients. Utilize maple syrup or sugar syrup instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Boil the noodles in the pot of water. Dry them and place them in a corner.
- Add olive oil and warm it in a skillet on a moderate flame.
- Heat ground pork in the skillet till it changes color for 5 minutes.
- Include the chopped garlic and ginger. Sauté them for a minute.
- Mix chilli garlic sauce, soy sauce, honey, and water in the skillet.
- Heat the box choy for 2 minutes till it gets soft.
- Now, include the prepared boiled noodles in the skillet and mix everything together to properly coat the noodles.
- Pour and mix some sesame oil with the noodles.
- Spread some slices of scallions on the top and serve your dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Include boiled eggs in your noodles for protein.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on the top to improve flavor.
- You can eat this dish with cucumber slices.
TIPS:
- Check the cooking time of your noodles to maintain their texture.
- Slice your vegetables into even pieces for proper cooking.
- Mix the noodles with your sauce properly.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep them for three days in a tight box.
FREEZER:
- You can freeze your noodles for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will I utilize chicken?
- Yes, you can utilize the chicken or turkey, too.
Do these noodles contain gluten?
- Yes, they have gluten, but you can use rice noodles or gluten-free soy sauce.
Can I heat them again?
- Yes, you can reheat the noodles in a skillet by adding a small amount of water so they do not dry.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of Calories: 430 kcal
Total Carbs: 42 g
Fibre: 4 g
Iron: 2.5 mg
Calcium: 90 mg
Protein: 30 g
Vitamin A: 5200 IU
Net Carbs: 38 g
Sodium: 680 mg
Potassium: 640 mg
