Ingredients
Pork Marinade
- 300 g pork loin or tenderloin thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or brown suagr
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Salad
- 200 g rice noodles
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Sesame Dressing
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions
Pork:
- In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the marinade.
- Place the thinly sliced pork into a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it's well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a little oil.
- Remove the pork from the marinade and cook in the hot pan for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly caramelized. Set aside.
Noodle Salad:
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Usually, this involves soaking them in hot water for a few minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and green onions.
Sesame Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
Assemble the Salad:
- Add the cooked pork slices to the salad.
- Add the cooked and cooled rice vermicelli noodles to the salad as well.
- Toss everything together gently until well combined.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for added texture and flavor (optional).
- Serve your Sesame Pork Noodle Salad immediately, or refrigerate it for a cold noodle salad experience.Enjoy your delicious Sesame Pork Noodle Salad with these metric measurements!
Nutrition Facts
Sesame pork noodle salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
522
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
1182
mg
51
%
Potassium
653
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
60
g
20
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
5811
IU
116
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
97
mg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.