This Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles recipe can be made in just 20 minutes, for less than $5 total, and is a spicy flavor explosion!
Ramen noodles are one of my favorite inexpensive ingredients to have on hand. ALWAYS.
They can easily be transformed and elevated into so many different types of dishes. From easy homemade ramen noodles to Shrimp Lo Mein.
Better-Than-Take-Out Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles
I love Chinese food take-out as much as the next person, but dang it can get so expensive!
This better-than-takeout Chinese food recipe will only cost you about $5 total. And, it will feed about four people.
What is in pork and peanut dragon noodles?
To make these yummy spicy Asian noodles, you only need a few ingredients. If you make Asian food even sometimes, you likely have these ingredients on hand:
- chili garlic sauce
- light brown sugar
- soy sauce OR coconut aminos (dairy-free)
- ramen noodles (discard the “flavor” packet)
- ginger
- ground pork
- peanuts
You can also use green onions as an optional garnish.
How to make pork and peanut dragon noodles
One of my favorite parts about making this delicious spicy Asian dish is that it takes so little time to make!
mix together ingredients for the sauce chili garlic sauce brown the pork add the sauce, and peanuts to the pork
Start by mixing the sauce ingredients together to make the sauce. Set it aside.
Cook two packages of ramen noodles according to package instructions. Just be sure to discard the flavor packets! You don’t need those sodium bomb powders.
In a skillet, sauté the pork along with the ginger, just until the pork has browned. Pour the sauce over the cooked pork and stir all of that yummy goodness together.
That’s it! This whole meal can feed a family of four. You can make it from start to finish in 15-20 minutes! And, it’s an AWESOME recipe if you’re on a budget. The whole recipe costs less than $5 total.
Even if you’re not on a budget, this is one spicy Asian noodle dish that packs a powerful flavor punch you will LOVE!
Cooking Tips
My family doesn’t like things super spicy. This recipe makes the dish about MEDIUM SPICY. It has heat, but doesn’t burn your tongue.
If you are someone who LOVES wicked hot, super spicy Asian food, then go ahead and add a tablespoon more of the chili garlic sauce. Or add two tablespoons if you are REALLY a spice lover!
If you want it MILD: reduce the chili garlic sauce further. Start with maybe one teaspoon of the chili garlic sauce. Then add a teaspoon of the soy sauce or coconut aminos to balance the flavor. Season and adjust to taste, as needed.
Which wine pairs with peanut noodles?
When enjoying spicy Asian food, look for sweet, aromatic white wines with high acidity and low alcohol.
Classic wine pairings here would be a German Riesling, a sparkling Moscato d’Asti, or a Spanish Albariño. If you like Sauvignon Blanc. most also pair well with spicy Asian food. I also enjoy certain Rosé wines with spicy food.
Wines to try:
- 2017 Brooks Ara Riesling (Oregon)
- Elvio Cogno 2017 Moscato d’Asti (Italy)
- 2017 Abacela Albariño (Oregon)
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Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
Noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 packages ramen noodles (discard the flavor packet)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the chili garlic sauce, coconut aminos or soy sauce, and light brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and ginger, cook until the pork is browned, about 4 minutes.
- While pork is cooking, cook ramen noodles in a large pot according to the package instructions.
- Once the pork is cooked, add the sauce and 1/4 cup peanuts. Stir well and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Drain noodles and add to the skillet with pork and peanuts. Gently toss all together to coat the noodles.
- Serve immediately, and garnish with green onions and remaining tablespoon of chopped peanuts.
Notes
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Asian cuisine is my absolute favorite so I am always looking for new ways to incorporate it into our weekly meals! Also, love the wine pairing suggestion!
Thanks, Kacey! :)
Love this sauce on these noodles! And the peanuts give it such a nice crunch.
I love the combo, too! :)
This dish sounds amazing! And super easy to make, I can’t wait to make it this week!
Let me know how you like it! :)
This is the perfect dish when I am craving take out! Thanks for the great idea, the flavors are just bursting :)
Thanks so much, Noelle! I hope you love it!
This was fantastic for lunch, and the kids liked it too!
So glad you all enjoyed it!
It’s been a very long time since I had noodles, so thisr ecipe is so timely for me – the noodles look amazing!
Thanks, Mirlene! :)
These sound so simple and delicious! I love that they’re so budget friendly too!
A win-win! Thank you, Erin!
Easy and delicious meal!! My family LOVED it. Will definitely make it again and again!!
This is now a staple for our family. Fast, easy & inexpensive. We subbed turkey for pork and cut back on the spice… to fit our family’s taste. Everyone inhaled it. Yum!
So glad your family loved it, Joya!