Description
This Potsticker Noodle Bowl is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender ground pork, wide Lo Mein noodles, and a vibrant mix of coleslaw and green onions tossed in a savory sauce made from chicken broth, mirin, dark soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and a hint of sriracha for spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal packed with texture and umami.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz wide Lo Mein noodles, cooked and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the wide Lo Mein noodles according to the package instructions, then rinse them under cold water to stop cooking and set aside.
- Brown the pork: Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and 1/4 cup sliced green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pork is browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium chicken broth, mirin, dark soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha until well combined.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked noodles, coleslaw mix, and the prepared sauce to the skillet with the browned pork. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Toss and heat: Stir and cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with the remaining sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to control the salt content.
- For a spicier kick, add more sriracha according to taste.
- Coleslaw mix adds crunch; substitute with shredded cabbage and carrots if preferred.
- Peanut oil can be swapped with vegetable or canola oil if allergies are a concern.
- Serve immediately for the best texture of noodles and vegetables.
