Chili Garlic Noodles by Ian Fujimoto

Ingredients

• 8 oz noodles
• 1/4 cup neutral oil
• 3 tbsp chili flakes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp black vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1/2-inch piece ginger, grated
• 4 green onions, diced and separated
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles in salted boiling water for 6-8 minutes, until just tender, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat the neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, until shimmering.
3. Add the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onions; cook for 30-45 seconds, until fragrant.
4. Add the ground pork and salt; cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink.
5. Stir in the chili flakes, soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and sesame seeds; cook for about 1 minute, until the sauce smells toasted and slightly thickened.
6. Add the noodles and toss for 1-2 minutes, until evenly coated and glossy.
7. Finish with the green onion tops and serve immediately while hot.