Sesame Soba Noodles With Pork Belly Recipes

SESAME-GINGER PORK WITH SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large zip-top plastic bag. Add 2 teaspoons of the oil, seal the bag, and shake to coat the noodles.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high; add the pork, and cook, stirring, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Add the salt and pepper and stir to coat the pork. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth and soy sauce reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the water chestnuts.
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• Let cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to a large zip-top plastic bag or plastic container and refrigerate along with the bag of noodles for up to 3 days.
• When you're ready to eat:
• Combine the pork mixture and soba noodles in a large skillet set over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through. You can also reheat the noodles and pork mixture together in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes on HIGH. Meanwhile, chop the cilantro.
• Remove from the heat, stir in the cilantro, and serve.

SESAME SOBA NOODLES WITH PORK BELLY

Steps:

• Combine spices. Score fat on pork belly. Rub spice mixture all over meat
• Preheat Oven to 500
• Cook Pork belly on a high rack until the fat starts to blister and render
• Lower oven to 350 and continue cooking until done
• Remove Pork from pan and let rest. Drain and reserve rendered fat.
• Add wine and deglaze pan and reduce
• Slice pork thinly. Toss with pan juice.
• Boil water, cook soba for about 8 minutes. Dont overcook. Drain in a colander then plunge into a bow of cold water. Gently wash the excess start of the soba and drain again
• Return 1 tbsp pork fat, plus some canola oil to a skillet and heat on high. Stirfry the carrots first, then add the chopped chard stems, the leeks and finally the chard. The carrots should be cooked but still crisp, the chard should be wilted and tender
• Gently toss the veg with the noodles. Then add the sauce and combine.

COLD SOBA NOODLES WITH PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add soba noodles, and cook according to package directions, about 4 minutes. Drain noodles, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
• Whisk peanut butter, water, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, hoisin sauce, Sriracha, soy sauce, lime zest and juice, garlic, and ginger together in a small bowl for the dressing. Pour dressing over noodles. Add red bell pepper and toss to combine. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
• Stir teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl until well combined. Cut pork tenderloin into very thin slices, about 1/8 inch thick, then cut each slice in half. Add pork to marinade, cover bowl, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or longer.
• Remove pork from refrigerator. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil until hot. Add pork, separating pieces to cover the skillet's bottom. Cook the pork, occasionally stirring, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Your time will depend on how thinly the pork is cut, but try not to overcook to retain tenderness.
• Remove noodles from the refrigerator and give them a good stir. Divide the noodles among 4 plates or bowls. Evenly distribute the pork on top of the noodles and garnish with peanuts, green onion and sesame seeds before serving.