Pork & Peanut Noodles

6 minutes
Prep time

15 minutes
Cook time

561 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

2.5 oz

Rice noodles

1/2

Cucumber

2 tbsp

Peanuts

1 clove

Garlic

3 oz

Ground pork

1 tsp

Fish sauce

1/2 tsp

Soy sauce

1/2 tsp

Honey

optional

1 tbsp

Mint (fresh)

optional

1 tsp

Sriracha sauce

Stovetop, Pot (small), Frying pan, Colander, Knife

Step 1
Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain & rinse with cool water.
Step 2
Wash the cucumber. Cut it in half lengthwise & scoop out the seeds. Slice the cucumber & set aside.
Step 3
Roughly chop the peanuts & set aside.
Step 4
Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic (grated or minced) & cook for about 30 sec, until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the ground pork & break it up with a spoon. Cook until browned & cooked through (no pink remaining), about 5-6 min.
Step 6
Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, honey & 1 tbsp water per serving to the pan with the pork. Simmer for 1-2 min to create a sauce.
Step 7
Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan with the sauce & toss to coat.
Step 8
Transfer the noodles to a bowl. Top with the sliced cucumber & chopped peanuts. Garnish with torn fresh mint leaves & a drizzle of sriracha sauce (optional). Serve & enjoy!