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Quick Indonesian Inspired Pork Noodles

Quick Indonesian Inspired Pork Noodles

with Stir-Fried Pepper, Carrot and Sesame Seeds

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 15, 2025

On the table in less than 25 minutes, these Quick Indonesian Inspired Pork Noodles are quick but still full of flavour. Peanuts and fragrant Indonesian style spices make for a delicious dinner that suits everyone's tastes.

Tags:
Family Friendly
Allergens:
Egg
Cereals containing gluten
Soya
Sesame
May contain traces of allergens
Celery
Nuts
Peanut

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total
Active
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(Contains: May contain traces of allergens, Celery)

1 unit(s)

Carrot

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

240 grams

British Pork Mince

125 grams

Egg Noodle Nest

(Contains: Egg, Cereals containing gluten)

15 grams

Ginger Puree

1 sachet(s)

Indonesian Style Spice Mix

50 grams

Ketjap Manis

(Contains: Soya)

15 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

15 grams

Honey

5 grams

Roasted White Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Nuts, Peanut, Sesame, May contain traces of allergens)

Not included in your delivery

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3067 kJ
Energy (kcal)733 kcal
Fat29.3 g
of which saturates10.4 g
Carbohydrate81.9 g
of which sugars28.9 g
Protein35.5 g
Salt4.7 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Kettle
Large Frying Pan
Sieve
Medium Saucepan
Rolling Pin

Instructions

1

a) Boil a full kettle.

b) Halve the bell pepper and remove the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. Trim then halve the carrot, then slice into 1cm thick rounds (no need to peel). Pee land grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

c) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

d) Once hot, add the pork mince, carrot and sliced pepper. Fry until browned and tender, 7-8 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. 

2

a) Meanwhile, pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt on high heat.

b) Add the noodles and cook until tender, 4 mins. 

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them sticking together. 

3

a) Once the mince is cooked, drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

b) Add the Indonesian style spice mix, ginger puree and garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 min.

4

a) Stir in the ketjap manis, soy, honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount).

b) Bring to the boil, then simmer, 3-4 mins. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.

5

a) When the sauce has thickened, add the cooked noodles.

b) Stir to coat the noodles in the sauce and cook until piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash more water if the noodles look a little dry.

6

a) Share the pork noodles between your bowls.

b) Finish by sprinkling over the sesame seeds.

Enjoy!

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