STIR-FRIED NOODLES WITH 
SINGAPORE PORK CURRY

 
    8 oz dried chow mein udon noodles  
            (Asian-style spaghetti)*
    3 Tb vegetable oil, divided
    2 Tb dry Sherry
    1 tsp cornstarch
    2 Tb soy sauce
    1 Tb mild-flavored (light) molasses
    2 tsp canned unsweetened coconut milk*
    2 tsp curry powder
    1 tsp chili-garlic sauce*

    3 Tb finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
    2 large garlic cloves, minced
    2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
    2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, chopped
    9 oz pork tenderloin, cut into 1x1/2x1/4" 
    2 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
3/4 cup matchstick strips red bell pepper
3/4 cup matchstick strips green bell pepper
    4 Tb finely chopped fresh cilantro


Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Return to pot and mix in 1 tablespoon oil. Stir Sherry and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Mix in next 5 ingredients.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add ginger, garlic, green onions, and chilies. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pork, cook 1 minute. Add cabbage, and all bell peppers. Stir-fry until pork is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Stir Sherry seasoning mixture and add; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add pork sauce to noodles in pot. Toss over medium-high heat until noodles are heated and coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Mix in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro.

*Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets nationwide.

Any meat, such as chicken or lamb can be substituted.