Fresh and Easy Sweet and Sour Pork Noodles

Submitted by Member 610488

"This recipe is similar to one at your local Neighborhood Market."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 6 ounces medium egg noodles (precooked, drained then mixed with a little oil, at room temperature for cooking)
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 12 ounces lean pork, cut into strips
• 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled chopped (1 inch)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 ounces snow peas, halved in length
• 1 large carrot, cut into strips
• 6 ounces bean sprouts
• 1 (7 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained

directions

1. Place the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan and heat gently for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or large heavy bottomed frying pan and cook the pork strips over high heat for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to turn golden, then add the ginger, garlic, snow peas and carrot.
3. Stir-fry for a further 2 minutes, then add the bean sprouts and bamboo shoots. Stir-fry for 1 more minute, until all ingredients are piping hot.
4. Add the noodles and sauce and toss over the heat using 2 spoons to mix really well and heat through. Serve in warm serving bowls.