Spicy Asian Noodles

Ingredients

• 8 oz Chinese noodles (or other Asian noodles, or linguine)
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or any vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons black bean garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili bean sauce
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 2 scallions (chopped and separated into white and green parts)
• 1/8 teaspoon hot chili oil (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook noodles in boiling water according to the package instructions. Remove from water when al dente and set aside, tossing with a dash of peanut oil.

2. 2

   Mix the sugar and bean sauces and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat wok (or large skillet) until a drop of water skitters across the surface. Add a tablespoon of peanut oil and grated ginger, and stir fry until ginger is fragrant.

4. 4

   Add ground pork and white scallions and stir try until pork is no longer pink.

5. 5

   Add the bean sauce and sugar mixture and cook and stir for about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add cooked noodles and green scallions to the pan and toss until noodles are evenly coated with sauce.

7. 7

   Add chili oil (if desired), and toss again.