A complete meal, this skillet dish features
stir-fried Thai-seasoned pork tenderloin pieces, popular Ramen
noodles, and fresh spinach. Add only fresh fruit to the menu.
Gingered
Pork with Peanut Sauce
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
1 (3-ounce) package pork-flavored Oriental noodles
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups torn spinach, washed and drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Cut tenderloin into 1/4-inch
slices, cut each slice in half.
- Cook noodles as directed
on package; drain, reserving cooking water, and keep warm.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet
over high heat; add pork, red pepper flakes and ginger. Cook
and stir until pork is done, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove pork
and keep warm.
- Blend peanut butter, 1/2
cup reserved cooking water and soy sauce; heat and stir until
hot, adding more cooking water, if needed.
- Toss cooked pork, noodles,
spinach and green onions with peanut sauce.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 370 calories
Protein 31 grams
Fat 19 grams
Sodium 1110 milligrams
Cholesterol 75 milligrams
Saturated Fat 6 grams
Carbohydrates 19 grams
Fiber 2 grams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.