Recipe: Fried Noodles With Pork

This is a variation of Moo Shu pork which is traditionally wrapped in pancakes, similar to Peking duck.  In North America, crisp lettuce leaves are often used.  Feel free to omit the noodles from my recipe and enjoy it the classic way  - or substitute the pork for any protein you like (chicken, beef, seafood, tofu!).  I don't always follow recipes exactly, so why should you!

Serves 6

Marinade:
-3 tbsp of hoisin sauce
-3 tbsp of oyster sauce

-1 tbsp of rice vinegar (use sodium and sugar free type)

-1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
-2 cloves of garlic minced
-1 tsp grated ginger

-1 pork tenderloin (about 3/4 lb)
-1 package (400 g) shanghai noodles or udon noodles
-1/2 cup chicken stock (or water)
-1 tsp seasame oil
-3 tbsp of vegetable oil
-3 cups of pre-packaged coleslaw mix*
-1 small onion, thinly sliced
-one 10 oz. can of shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
-1 stalks of green onion, thinly sliced crosswise
-chopped fresh cilantro
-chili paste or flakes to taste (optional)

* Use a colesaw mix with carrots, or slice your own veggies - bell peppers, bean sprouts, etc. (whatever's in your fridge!)

• Remove any silver skin or excess fat from the pork tenderloin and slice into thin strips.
• In a bowl, combine marinade ingredients and add pork.  Set aside for at least 10 min.
• Add noodles to a medium pot of boiling water.  After a minute, strain the noodles and rinse in some cold water. Set aside.
• In a wok or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and onions.  Cook until onons are translucent.
• Add pork with the marinade and add to skillet. 
• Cook pork until cooked, about 5 min. Remove pork and onions and reserve for later.
• Add remaining vegetable oil and add noodles.  Coat noodles in oil.
• Add coleslaw mix, mushrooms, green onion, ginger and chicken stock. 
• Stir noodles and veggies for about 2-3 min until the veggies are tender.
• Return pork and onions to the skillet.
• Add seasame oil and chili paste or flakes.
• Turn off heat and add cilantro.  Serve immediately.