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Prep time
5 minutes
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Cook time
20 minutes
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Serves
2
Author Notes
A Chinese-inspired dish with tender beans and minced pork in an aromatic sauce showcasing a wide spectrum of salty & sweet flavors. Serve with a fried egg, a touch of scallions and some toasted peanuts for extra texture. This flavor explosion will wow your taste buds!
—Anna Chwistek | Serving Dumplings
Ingredients
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180 grams
(6.4 oz) udon noodles
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350 grams
(12.3 oz) ground pork
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200 grams
(7 oz) green beans, trimmed and cut into small pieces
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3 tablespoons
vegetable oil
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4
garlic cloves, minced
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4 tablespoons
scallions, sliced, more for serving
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1 tablespoon
grated ginger
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3 tablespoons
toasted peanuts
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2
eggs
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sesame seeds, for serving
- sauce
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120 milliliters
(1/2 cup) low sodium soy sauce
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60 milliliters
mirin
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1 teaspoon
brown sugar
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1 tablespoon
toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon
each: black pepper, red chili flakes
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60 milliliters
(1/4 cup) water
Directions
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Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
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Bring a large pot of water (without salt) to a boil, add green beans and cook for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and run under cold water. Set aside.
In the same pot, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and run under cold water.
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In the meantime, heat oil in a large pan over low heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add ground pork, break up the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook over medium high heat until browned, 5 minutes. Add scallions, cook for 2 minutes. Stir in green beans and pour the sauce, cook for 5 minutes.
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In the meantime, melt a little butter over low heat in a non-stick skillet and fry the eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add noodles to the pork and beans, toss until combined. Simmer for 1 minute. Sprinkle with toasted peanuts and serve.
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Divide noodles among bowls, top with a fried egg, scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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