Spicy & Umami Pork Belly Udon (Inspired by Dan Dan Noodles)
This Spicy and Umami Pork Belly Udon was inspired by the popular Sichuan dish, Dan Dan Noodles, and uses chili bean paste for a spicy, umami BOMB in every mouthful!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 400 g udon
- 1 shallot sliced
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 250 g pork belly skinless
- 2 tbsp chili bean sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- cilantro garnish
- spring onion garnish
Sauce
- 1/2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles as per the packet directions.
- Slice shallots, garlic. Remove the skin from the pork belly and cut the pork belly into batons.
- Make the sauce with the ingredients, then set it aside.
- Cook the pork belly over medium-high heat in a pan until it turns golden. Add in shallots, and garlic, then sauté for another 1 minute. Pour in the sauce and let it cook for another minute then set it aside.
- Return to the pan and cook the chili bean sauce over medium heat for 2 minutes, then add in Chinese black vinegar, sugar and water and let it cook until the sugar is dissolved.
- Transfer the noodles into the pan and toss gently. Then add back the pork and give it a good mix.
- Garnish with cilantro and spring onion, then serve!