Chinese-Inspired Hoisin Garlic Noodle Bowl

Noodles represent longevity in the Lunar New Year tradition, but this dish is sure to go quick once your guests get a hold of it.

Ingredients

6 ounces instant ramen or chow mein noodles

1 red pepper, diced

3 scallions, thinly sliced

1/3 cup hoisin sauce

3 tablespoons olive oil

8 ounces pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 cup carrots, shredded

3 cups thinly sliced baby bok choy (from about 3 total)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the noodles in, boil for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2

In a large nonstick frying pan or wok, heat 2 Tbsp. of the olive oil over high heat. Add noodles, toss to coat with the oil, then spread out in the pan and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the bottom starts to turn golden. Flip over in as few pieces as possible and cook for another 3 minutes. Slide the noodles, which should be in a cake-like form, onto a plate.

Step 3

Add remaining Tbsp. of oil and the pork. Sauté until browned on all sides, 2–3 minutes. Add red pepper, carrots and scallions, and sauté until pepper begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add bok choy and sauté, stirring constantly, until wilted, another 2 minutes. Stir in hoisin garlic marinade or sauce and cook another minute or two, until heated through and ingredients are coated. Pour contents of pan over noodle cake and serve immediately.

Step 4

Note: To make this a vegetarian option, simply omit the pork and add sautéed tofu.