In a medium bowl, mix together the chili garlic sauce, coconut aminos or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and light brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
Heat cooking oil (canola, peanut, or vegetable 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 ¼ 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
Makes 4 servings.Sesame oil: be sure to use toasted sesame oil and not light sesame oil in the sauce.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.
Storage: This noodle dish will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.