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Garlic Soy Noodles with Pork Belly

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This one’s for when you want something super comforting but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. This bowl is exactly that. Thick, chewy udon noodles coated in a glossy garlic sauce packed with flavor, paired with beautifully caramelized pork belly that’s sweet, savory, and just a little spicy. The crispy garlic, fresh scallions, and crunchy fried onions make every bite even better, and somehow it feels like takeout while being surprisingly simple to make at home.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200 g pork belly (2 slabs)
  • 2 packs wet udon noodles
  • 8 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 scallions, whites and greens separated, sliced
  • Olive oil, for frying

For the sauce:

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp white miso
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Wok ā€˜N’ Tadka chili oil
  • optional: 1 tbsp shaoxing wine

For topping:

  • White sesame seeds
  • Fried onions

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork belly dry and let rest in the refrigerator. Whisk together all sauce ingredients.
  2. Brush the pork belly with the sauce. Cook the udon according to package instructions.
  3. Fry the pork belly in a large shallow pan over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn, brush with sauce again, and fry for another 2 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside. Optional: deglaze with shaoxing wine.
  4. Fry the scallion whites in olive oil for 1 minute. Add the garlic and fry for another minute.
  5. Add the remaining sauce and cooked noodles. Vigorously toss for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  6. Serve the noodles topped with the pork belly, scallion greens, sesame seeds, and fried onions.
  • Author: Dishcovery
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes