Many times I just want something quick to make for dinner, but still want that “something” to have substance and incorporate freshness. Stir-fry can fit that bill. This is a quick, easy, and versatile Asian-Style pork and noodles with fresh vegetables dish to make anytime of the week. Make extra to pack a container for lunch the next day.
Asian-Style Pork and Noodles with Fresh Vegetables – Process: Add fresh vegetables to sautéed onions & ginger | OXO Stainless Steel Pro Wok
This dish comes together quickly by using easy to find ingredients that, except for the water chestnuts, are fresh with vegetable nutrient goodness. The versatility and beauty of dishes like this is that you can substitute or add an assortment of other complimentary vegetables that are seasonal or bits of this and that, that you may already have sitting in your refrigerator produce drawer.
Asian-Style Pork and Noodles with Fresh Vegetables – finishing touches in OXO Stainless Steel Pro 12 Inch Wok
I’ve been playing with this recipe and timing lent the opportunity to also use and review, for my recipe, a Stainless Steel Pro 12-inch Wok and Cover from OXO’s brand new line of Stainless Steel Pro Cookware.
The wok gave me plenty of room to work with the ingredients and I loved that when sautéeing the garlic and onions in the sunflower and sesame seed oils that there’s no uneveness in cooking that would otherwise result in unwanted onset of browning those key flavor ingredients. The cookware sat flat on my gas burner without wobbling or unsteadiness when maneuvering and the two handles on this 12-inch pan remains cool to the touch! In addition to the cool-touch handles the pan comes with a see-through lid…something I consider a real bonus (my other wok did not come with a lid, wobbles when on the stove and does not have cool-touch handles).
For this stir-fry dish all the cooking happens on the stove, but this pan can also seamlessly transfer from stove-top prep and finish straight into the oven (something to consider when I make Coq Au Vin!).
Per Oxo’s listed features and benefits:
- Heat-radiant aluminum core fused between two layers of stainless steel ensures even cooking from every side
- Rolled edges designed for drip free pouring
- Contoured handles designed to stay cool to the touch for a comfortable grip
- Durable, all-metal construction allows cookware to move directly from stovetop to oven and broiler. Glass lids are oven safe up to 430°F/220°C
- Works on all stovetops, including induction
- Dishwasher safe
I’ve used this pan several times already and enjoying some of the features I’ve mentioned!
Asian-Style Pork and Noodles with Fresh Vegetables
The versatility in this dish is that although the pork sausage is one of the key ingredient stars, you can substitute it out to your liking by using ground beef, turkey, etc. Like it spicy? Kick it up notches by adding more red pepper flakes or drizzle on some Sriracha sauce. Most importantly, it’s about the fresh vegetables. However, if time is a factor with regards to prep and convenience, substitute fresh with a frozen vegetable medley stir-fry mix…but fresh is best!
- 1 pound (16 ounces), spicy pork sausage
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- broccoli florets, broken in smaller pieces (quantity preference)
- 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and julienned
- 8 ounce can (1 cup) sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed well
- 3 cups water, room temperature
- 3 packages of ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice Blend (or a spice mix containing Anise, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Cloves, Ginger)
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced in diagonal
- red pepper flakes to taste, for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
- Cook pork sausage until outside is browned and not pink. Transfer to paper lined plate to drain and set aside.
- Pour sesame oil and sunflower oil in a room temperature wok and sauté ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add prepared vegetables: broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, and water chestnuts. Cook until vegetables are slightly tender.
- Add half the pork sausage, water, noodles, Chinese spice, and soy sauce. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes OR until the noodles are done.
- Remove from heat and add the rest of the pork cooked sausage. Serve garnished with green onions, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds to taste.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. © Images & content: Cristina A-Moore for TeenieCakes.com.
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
So many vibrant colors and flavors. I am seriously drooling here. A wok is one piece of equipment I don’t have. I had one in college, but it didn’t make it out when I moved to California. Need to check out the OXO one!
Carol Borchardt says
Definitely my idea of comfort food! Looks like a great healthy and quick weeknight meal!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
This looks delicious! I’m happy that you’ve discarded the spice packets and just used the noodles too! So much healthier!
Sabrina Modelle says
I love stovetop to oven to table cookware too. These noodles look so yummy and comfort foody. Have to try.
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Delicious! I frequently make Stir fry’s for dinner as they’re so quick and delicious, need to try this!
Christina @ Christina's Cucina says
Love a stainless steel wok! This one looks great, and I love OXO products! Your dish looks awesome, too! I have done the same thing with ramen noodles and used the noodles without the seasoning (pretty scary stuff in that)! Great recipe, will have to try it one weekenight, Cristina!
Rami Alcantara says
Oh my goodness that looks delicious! I tried something similar but this looks way better. I cant wait to give it a go!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
This looks so good! I love noodles!
Ash-foodfashionparty says
The stir fry looks amazing. Fresh and perfect. That wok looks nice Christina.
Your pictures are beautiful, crisp and clean.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
This is my kind of healthy and delicious lunch meal.
Mirlandra @ Mirlandra's Kitchen says
This looks super tasty!
Sippitysup says
It’s good to know you like your wok. I don’t even own one and I get tired of borrowing from the neighbor. GREG
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Simply stunningly beautiful!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
Wow! Gorgeous photos and such a deliciously versatile dish! Great job giving tips and suggestions for easy ways to change it up and vary things like spiciness. Oh – and loving that wonderful wok! Lucky you! 😀 Such a great, informative post with really inspiring photography!
Yankee Kitchen Ninja (Julianne) says
A yummy easy dinner with leftovers for lunch, too? Yes, please!
Cristina says
LOL! Super quick and easy and tastes good for leftovers (I’ve even eaten cold!).
Annie @Maebells says
I love any kind of Asian dish! This looks wonderful!
Cristina says
Thanks, Maebells. It’s good stuff!
The Food Hunter says
I love all the veggies in this
Cristina says
…and really versatile to add your personal favs too!
russ says
This looks like the perfect meal. I love everything that is in this dish! I’ve been looking for a stainless steel wok and did not know that OXO has them, I will be on the lookout for one now. Beautiful photography Cristina!
Cristina says
It is, it is…a perfect and satisfying meal. Using fresh veggies it all and kickin’ up with spices makes for a tasty dish. Thanks, Russ!