Ingredients
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Sauce Base
- 2 tbsp garlic water (2 garlic cloves, finely grated mixed with 2 tbsp hot water)
- 2 tbsp chilli oil
- 1 tsp green peppercorn powder
- 1 tbsp crispy fried onions
- 1 tbsp preserved vegetables (碎米芽菜)
- 2 tbsp sesame paste
Noodles & Toppings
- 300 g (0.66 lb) fresh ramen noodles
- 1 cup leafy greens (bok choy, water spinach, choy sum, etc.)
- 500 g (1.1 lb) pork mince
- 3 garlic cloves, finely diced
- 2 slices ginger, finely diced
- 1 tsp yumyum seasoning
- 1 tsp chicken powder
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 green spring onions, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp crispy fried onions
Chickpeas
- ½ cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup (8.5 oz) chicken stock
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Water
- Combine the grated garlic and hot water in a small bowl.
- Allow it to sit for 5 minutes to infuse, then set aside.
Build the Sauce
- In a large bowl, combine the garlic water, chilli oil, green peppercorn powder, crispy fried onions, preserved vegetables, and sesame paste.
- Mix well and set aside.
Cook the Noodles
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add the fresh ramen noodles and cook according to packet instructions.
- Add the leafy greens during the final minute of cooking.
- Drain well and set aside.
Prepare the Chickpeas
- While the noodles are cooking, add the chickpeas and chicken stock to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are soft and beginning to break down.
- Using the back of a spoon, lightly mash the chickpeas until you have a mixture of creamy and chunky textures.
- Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Cook the Pork
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil.
- Add the pork mince and cook, breaking it apart until browned and cooked through.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the yumyum seasoning, chicken powder, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce.
- Stir until evenly coated and remove from heat.
Combine the Noodles
- Add the cooked noodles and vegetables to the bowl with the prepared sauce.
- Toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
Assemble
- Add the cooked noodles and vegetables to the serving bowls.
- Spoon over the mashed chickpeas.
- Top with the cooked pork mince.
- Garnish with the crispy fried onions and spring onions.
- Mix everything together thoroughly before eating and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Noodles
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 1303
- Sugar: 8.7 g
- Sodium: 5591.3 mg
- Fat: 66.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 123.7 g
- Fiber: 10.6 g
- Protein: 47.5 g
- Cholesterol: 129.1 mg