Thai Curry & Pork Sesame Noodles
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 3 Tbsp toasted (dark) sesame oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Thai curry paste
- 8 oz cooked pork tenderloin or boneless pork loin chop, cubed
- 1 cup chopped green beans
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare rice noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse and transfer to a large bowl.
- Combine sesame oil, scallions, garlic, ginger and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until starting to sizzle. Cook for 15 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and curry paste. Add to the noodles along with pork, green beans, cabbage and cilantro; gently toss to combine.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers, or 1 large English cucumber
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Side Dish Instructions
- Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Using a food processor or sharp knife, cut into very thin slices. Place in a double layer of paper towel and squeeze gently to remove any excess moisture.
- Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium bowl, stirring to dissolve. Add the cucumbers and sesame seeds; toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 4 | 4 | |
| Calories |
407
|
46
|
453
|
| Fat (g) | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Protein (g) | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Carb (g) | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 487 | 147 | 634 |
EatingWell Meal Plan
This recipe selected from the eMeals EatingWell Meal Plan.
Each Dinner Plan Includes:
- Seven Dinner Menus
- Matching Grocery List
- Access via App or Online
