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Ingredients
13
Time
20m
Serves
4
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin
Ingredients
13
Time
20m
Serves
4
Dinner
30-Minute Meal
High Protein
1-2 tsp
Avocado Oil
6 cups
Lacinato Kale
stemmed, roughly torn, dried with paper towel
8 oz
Cremini Mushrooms
roughly torn
200 g
Udon Noodles
1 lb
Ground Pork
2 tsp
Fresh Ginger
grated
2
Garlic Cloves
chopped
1
Shallot
chopped fine
1-2 tsp
Sriracha
1/4 cup
Mirin
1/4 cup
Tamari
2 Tbsp
Sesame Seeds
for garnish
4 tsp
Toasted Sesame Oil
for garnish
1
Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add half of the avocado oil. Once hot, add the kale in batches and cook for 2 minutes or so per side, until crispy and browned in spots. Remove and set aside on a plate.
2
In the same skillet, over medium heat, add the remaining oil and then add the mushrooms and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until cooked through. Then remove and set aside with the kale.
3
Cook the noodles according to package directions and set aside.
4
In the same skillet, add the pork over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on one side until it’s crispy, about 4 minutes. To make it crispy, don’t touch the pork, let it cook undisturbed for that time. Then flip and cook the other side until no longer pink and cooked through. Reduce the heat to medium.
5
Add the ginger, garlic and shallot and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until fragrant.
6
Add the sriracha and stir. Then add the noodles to the skillet, followed by the mirin and tamari. Toss everything together using tongs until the noodles are coated. Add the kale and mushrooms and give everything a final toss.
7
Divide onto plates, top with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil if using. Enjoy!
8
Substitutions: Gluten-free: use gluten-free udon or other noodles. No pork: use ground turkey or chicken instead. No kale: use another green vegetable, such as cabbage or shredded brussels sprouts. No tamari: use soy sauce or coconut aminos.
Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.
