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Rice Noodles with Pork, Spinach, and Peanuts





Yields
Makes 3 servings

Notes: Look for Asian rice noodles (also called rice sticks) or bean threads in well-stocked supermarkets or Asian grocery stores. If you don't have a wok, substitute either a 5- to 6-quart pan or 12-inch frying pan with sides at least 2 inches tall; if the pan is too shallow, the noodles may fly out. This stir-fry is also good with beef.

Rice Noodles with Pork, Spinach, and Peanuts




James Carrier
 8 ounces dried thin rice noodles (up to 1/4 in. wide; see notes) or dried bean threads
 1 onion (6 oz.)
 10 ounce baby spinach leaves (3 qt.)
 4 ounces bean sprouts
  About 3/4 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  About 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
 1 teaspoon coarse-ground pepper
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 8 ounces ground lean pork
 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
 2 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed
 1/3 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
Step 1
1

Pour 2 1/2 to 3 quarts boiling water into a large bowl. Add noodles and let stand until soft and pliable, 5 to 15 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, peel and chop onion. Rinse and drain spinach and bean sprouts. In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup broth, vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and pepper.

Step 3
3

Pour noodles into a colander and drain. If desired, cut noodles into shorter lengths with scissors. Set a 14-inch wok or 12-inch frying pan with 2-inch-tall sides (see notes) over high heat. When hot, add oil and swirl to coat bottom. Crumble pork into pan and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion, ginger, and garlic; stir often until onion begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4
4

Add spinach, noodles, and broth mixture. Mix until noodles are tender to bite and hot, about 3 minutes. If more liquid is desired, stir in 2 to 4 more tablespoons broth. Add bean sprouts and peanuts; mix and add more soy sauce to taste. Pour into a wide serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 605Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 3.7g19%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 993mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 88g30%

Dietary Fiber 8.4g34%
Protein 26g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.