Ingredients
— The Stir-Fry —
8 oz rice noodles (pad thai style) or ramen noodles
1 lb (450g) ground pork (or ground chicken/turkey)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (for cooking)
1 bag (14 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
4 green onions, chopped (separate green and white parts)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
— The Potsticker Sauce —
1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for balance)
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or Sriracha (optional, for heat)
Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. **Cook Noodles:** Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions (usually 4–6 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, and set aside.
2. **Make Sauce:** While the water boils, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl or jar. Set aside.
3. **Brown Meat:** Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink (about 5–6 minutes).
4. **Add Aromatics:** Add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pork. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. **Wilt Cabbage:** Dump the bag of coleslaw mix into the skillet. Toss well with the pork. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the cabbage is wilted but still has a slight crunch.
6. **Combine:** Add the cooked noodles and the sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss everything together using tongs for 2–3 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce and heat through.
7. **Serve:** Remove from heat. Top generously with the reserved green onion tops and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Noodle Choice: Thick rice noodles (like those used for Pad Thai) work best because they soak up the sauce without getting mushy. Instant ramen noodles (discard the packet) are a great budget-friendly swap.
Veggie Boost: You can add thinly sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or edamame along with the cabbage for extra nutrition.
Salty Sauce? If you are sensitive to salt, use low-sodium soy sauce and low-sodium chicken broth, as the sauce reduces down and intensifies in flavor.
Storage: This recipe reheats surprisingly well. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If the noodles look dry after reheating, splash a little water or broth over them.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired