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CRISPY PORK NOODLES WITH CHILLI GREENS

Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 20 mins Serves 2

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

250g pork mince

200g gai lan, choi sum or pak choi,

any thick stems halved lengthways 2 nests fine egg noodles

2 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 tsp dried chilli flakes (or less if you

don’t like it too spicy)

4 Sichuan peppercorns (optional) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 shallots, sliced 3cm piece ginger, finely chopped 2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp mirin

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

STEP 1 Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep frying pan on high. Saute mince for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking up with a spoon, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat.

STEP 2 Meanwhile, blanch greens in a pan of simmering water for

4-6 minutes, or until stems are tender, then drain well. In another pan, cook noodles for 2-3 minutes, or until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.

STEP 3 Heat sesame oil in a frying pan on high and toss in blanched greens for a few minutes, until starting to turn golden at edges. Add chilli, Sichuan peppercorns (if using) and half of the garlic, and toss for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until aromatic. Remove from heat and keep warm. STEP 4 Add sliced shallots, rest of garlic and ginger to pork mixture and fry for 1 minute on high, then add soy, mirin and rice vinegar, and simmer for 1 minute.

STEP 5 Tip noodles into pork mixture and toss well until noodles are heated through. Serve in bowls topped with chilli greens.

Spice up your night with this simple, Chinese-inspired meal for two, featuring the classic flavours of soy, ginger and pepper plus good-for-you greens.