Wednesday, January 18, 2023

SPICY PORK NOODLE SAUCE

 from Bon Appetit, now behind a pay wall

6-8 servings

Ingredients:
2 T olive oil
2 lb ground pork, divided
1 2" piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 T sugar
2 T tomato paste
2 sprigs basil, plus more for serving
1/3 c sambal oelek
1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c unseasoned rice vinegar
2 T unsalted butter
Kosher salt

Ramen or spaghetti noodles to serve


Methodology:

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.  Add half of pork to pot, breaking apart into 6-8 large chunks with a wooden spoon.  Cook, undisturbed, until well browned underneath, about 5 miuntes.  Turn pieces and continue to cook, turning occasionally, until pork is browned on 2-3 sides, about 5 minutes longer.  

Add ginger, garlic, sugar and remaining pork to pot and cook, breaking up pork into small clumps, until meat is nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.  

Add tomato paste and 2 basil sprigs.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until paste darkens, about 2 minutes.

Add chili paste, soy sauce, vinegar and 2 c water.  Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, 30-45 minutes.  Add butter and stir to combine.

Serve with ramen or spaghetti.  Top with torn basil.

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