thai pork salad with cellophane noodles

3 Pinches
Clayton, NC
Updated on Jan 4, 2018

This is my mothers Thai pork salad with cellophane noodles

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cellophane noodles
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons chinese five spice seasoning
  • clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 - large habanero, minced
  • 1 - whole jalapeno, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1 cup mint, chopped
  • 2 cups cilantro, fresh
  • 4 whole - scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

How To Make thai pork salad with cellophane noodles

  • Step 1
    soak the noodles in boiling water for a few minutes and then drain. Reserve the noodles in a large bowl.
  • Step 2
    Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium-high and start browning the pork. Once almost done, add the five-spice seasoning. Toss to combine. Add the garlic, ginger, minced habanero, jalapeno, brown sugar, peanuts and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and take off heat.
  • Step 3
    To the bowl with the noodles, add the mint, cilantro, scallions and red bell pepper. Add the browned pork mixture and toss to combine. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture. Drizzle with soy sauce and remaining extra virgin olive oil.

Discover More

Culture: Asian
Category: Other Salads
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Stove Top

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