Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles

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!

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

5 from 9 votes

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

This is a 30-minute meal that's full of flavor and spice. So fast, easy, satisfying!

Servings: 4

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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

This recipe makes a sauce that is MEDIUM SPICY. 

To ADD HEAT: increase the chili garlic sauce, one teaspoon at a time (or one tablespoon at a time if you LOVE your Asian food super spicy!).

To MAKE IT MILD: start with just one teaspoon of the chili garlic sauce, mix the sauce, taste. Add chili garlic sauce by the teasponful until you achieve your desired level of spice.

This noodle dish will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. 

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