Healthy pork stir-fry with rice noodles and broccolini

By Gav on 2025-04-10 03:20:59

Type: low-calorie

Ingredient	Description
Gluten-free hoisin sauce	A gluten-free alternative to regular hoisin sauce, used for its sweet and savory flavor.
Gluten-free salt-reduced tamari	A gluten-free, salt-reduced version of soy sauce, adding a rich umami flavor.
Fresh red chilli	A fresh, spicy red chili, finely chopped to add heat and flavor to the dish.
Fresh ginger	A fragrant and slightly spicy root, grated for its zest and sharpness.
Garlic cloves	Fresh garlic, crushed to infuse the dish with its pungent and aromatic flavor.
Tamarind puree	A tangy, sour paste that adds a depth of flavor to the sauce.
Sesame oil	A nutty and aromatic oil used for cooking and flavoring the stir-fry.
Pork fillet	Lean pork fillet, trimmed and used as the main protein in the dish.
Broccolini	A hybrid vegetable between broccoli and Chinese broccoli, used for its tender stems and slight sweetness.
Rice stick noodles	Thin, flat noodles made from rice flour, typically used in stir-fries.
Snow peas	Tender, crisp peas that add a slight sweetness and crunch to the stir-fry.
Green shallots	Shallots with a mild onion flavor, cut into 4cm lengths to add freshness to the dish.
Sesame seeds	Lightly toasted seeds used for garnish, adding a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
Lime cheeks	Fresh lime wedges served on the side for squeezing over the stir-fry for extra tang.

Step	Description
Step 1: Preheat Oven	Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine hoisin sauce, tamari, chili, ginger, garlic, and tamarind puree in a small bowl.
Step 2: Cook Pork	Heat 1 tsp of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook the pork, turning for 7-8 minutes until browned. Transfer the pork to the prepared tray and spoon over 2 tbsp of the hoisin mixture. Roast for 10-12 minutes or until nearly cooked through. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest and thickly slice.
Step 3: Blanch Broccolini & Cook Noodles	Meanwhile, place the broccolini in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 2 minutes to blanch. Drain. Cook the rice noodles following the package directions. Drain and refresh under cold running water.
Step 4: Stir-fry Vegetables & Noodles	Heat the remaining oil in the pan over high heat. Add broccolini, snow peas, and shallots. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp. Add 1 tbsp of the remaining hoisin mixture and 1 tbsp of water. Cook for 1 minute. Add noodles and remaining hoisin mixture. Toss everything together for a further minute until the noodles are warmed through.
Step 5: Serve	Divide the noodle mixture among serving bowls. Top with sliced pork and sesame seeds. Serve with lime cheeks on the side.