Spicy Noodles with Pork, Scallions & Bok Choy

Name: Spicy Noodles with Pork, Scallions & Bok Choy
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 7 ounces thin rice noodles or rice sticks; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 head bok choy (about 1 pound), chopped, greens and whites separated; 3 scallions, sliced, greens and whites separated; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 0.25 cup chili-bean sauce (see Tip) or chile-garlic sauce; 1 pound ground pork; 2 cups unsalted chicken broth; 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; Crushed red pepper for garnish

Instructions

Prep:35min

These spicy noodles are inspired by a Chinese dish called Ants Climbing a Tree, named for the way the small pieces of ground pork (the "ants") cling to the noodles (the "tree"). The twist in these healthy noodles comes from adding vegetables like scallions and bok choy.

Updated at: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:43:03 GMT