Soups Chinese

Ginger Pork Noodle

A little bit of Asian mixed with the western cuisine of Canada. This soup brings the aromatic flavours of the Orient into a delicious noodle soup.

Ginger Pork Noodle
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Servings
6 bowls
(or 1, if you don't believe in sharing)
Difficulty
moderate
Dairy-Free Nut-Free High-Protein
Diet
Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein
Away Mission
80 min walk
(Scotty says she cannae take much more of this, Captain)
#asian-fusion #cookbook-original #noodle-soup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork, for the meatballs
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 whole egg, beaten
  • 1-1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt, for the meatballs
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 package extra broad egg noodles
  • 3 cups baby spinach (or bok choy)
  • 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 lime wedges, for serving

Steps

  1. Meatballs: in a large bowl, combine ground pork, panko, egg, water, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and shape into 28 meatballs. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pot, combine broth, soy sauce, and vinegar and bring to a boil. Add the egg noodles and gently drop in the meatballs. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the spinach until wilted, then remove from heat. Serve in bowls and garnish with green onions and lime wedges.

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Notes

From Sarah's original "Dinner by the Minute" cookbook, Soups/Stews/Chowders & Bisques volume. Also known as "The Razorback." Do not overcook the noodles — vermicelli, Chinese noodles, or gluten-free brown rice noodles all work as substitutes.

Nutrition Facts
Per 1 bowl
Calories 350
Burning this off: about a full driveway of January snow, shovelled with feeling.
% Daily Value*
Fat 19.0 g 25%
Saturated + Trans 6 g 30%
Cholesterol 115 mg
Sodium 1830 mg 80%**
Carbohydrate 27.0 g
Fibre 2.0 g 7%
Sugars 2.5 g 3%
Protein 21.0 g
Potassium 600 mg 13%
Calcium 65 mg 5%
Iron 3.1 mg 17%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot. Sodium levels calculated in a country with universal healthcare — and it's free, so don't worry about it too much.
**This dish means well. Some numbers above are having a bit of a moment. Delicious? Absolutely. A daily habit? Let's not. Eat it, enjoy it, then maybe take the stairs.

Substitutions

Substitute chicken or beef instead of pork for a different flavour. Add a bit of honey and citrus for a sweet-and-sour twist.