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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Noodles
Asian
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • large wok
  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. neutral oil
  • 8 oz. pork shoulder, belly or loin, cut into ½" cubes
  • 1 lb. boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, julienned
  • 7 to 8 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • ½ tsp. ground achiote powder, optional
  • 2 medium-sized carrots, julienned
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 1 cup snap peas, think sliced on a bias
  • 4 cups cabbage, cut into 1" pieces
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 3 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 1 to 2 tsp. fish sauce
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • 8 oz. noodles, rice or flour
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Add 2 Tbsp. of oil to the wok over medium-hi heat.
  • Once the oil begins to smoke, add the pork, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until it is browned on all sides and fully cooked.
  • Set the pork aside in a large bowl.
  • Add another Tbsp. of oil to the wok, add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring. Then, stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is browned and fully cooked.
  • Set the chicken aside with the pork.
  • Add the onions to the wok, season with salt, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onions are brown and tender.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook til fragrant, 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Stir in the achhiote powder and mix well.
  • Set onions aside with the meat.
  • Add 1 Tbsp. of oil, turn the heat to high, then add the carrots, celery, snap peas, and cabbage. Season with a pinch of salt and stir-fry for 90 seconds.
  • Set aside the vegetables with the meat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar and bring the broth to a simmer.
  • Once the broth is simmering, add the noodles and stir constantly until they absorb all the liquid, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the cooked meat and vegetables back in the wok and stir until combined.
  • Serve with a squeeze of lemon or lime and sliced green onions.