garlic-marinated pork loin chop / snow pea, snake bean & sesame noodle salad

garlic-marinated pork loin chop / snow pea, snake bean & sesame noodle salad

Contents of your meal kit:

pork loin chops
garlic-pepper paste
cherry tomatoes
snow peas
snake beans
scallion
thin noodles
orange soy glaze
sesame seeds

Cookware needed: stockpot, colander, medium or large mixing bowl, medium or large nonstick skillet

Finishing steps:

  1. Fill a large stockpot with water, cover and bring to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, coat the pork chops with garlic-pepper paste, and set aside to marinate.   Cut cherry tomatoes in half, and slice snow peas lengthwise into thin pieces. Cut snake beans in 3 to 4-inch pieces. Thinly slice scallion on the bias (diagonal).
  3. When water is boiling, add noodles and snake beans to the stockpot and give everything a good stir. Cook 2-3 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Transfer to a colander and drain immediately, rinsing with cold water. (You could place on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.)
  4. When the excess water has drained from noodles and snake beans, place in a mixing bowl along with tomatoes and snow peas. Toss with HALF of the orange soy glaze.
  5. Heat a small amount of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. When skillet is hot, cook pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side. Add the remaining orange soy glaze and sliced scallion to the skillet and turn off heat. Rest pork a minute or so – it will continue to cook. Turn pork to coat with glaze, then slice.
  6. Divide noodles between plates and top with sliced pork. Drizzle the reduced glaze from the pan over the top of the plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!