Sesame Ginger Pork With Cucumber Relish Food

SESAME-GINGER PORK WITH SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large zip-top plastic bag. Add 2 teaspoons of the oil, seal the bag, and shake to coat the noodles.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium-high; add the pork, and cook, stirring, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Add the salt and pepper and stir to coat the pork. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the broth and soy sauce reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the pork is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the water chestnuts.
• If you're stopping here:
• Let cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to a large zip-top plastic bag or plastic container and refrigerate along with the bag of noodles for up to 3 days.
• When you're ready to eat:
• Combine the pork mixture and soba noodles in a large skillet set over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes to heat through. You can also reheat the noodles and pork mixture together in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes on HIGH. Meanwhile, chop the cilantro.
• Remove from the heat, stir in the cilantro, and serve.

SESAME GINGER PORK

Steps:

• Combine the wet ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag.
• Pinch the bag near the top and twist once.
• Shake the content vigorously.
• Place shoulder steaks in the bag and place flat on a shelf in the fridge in the morning.
• When you get home from work, combine the dry ingredients in a shallow, and wide bowl.
• Dredge the shoulder steaks through the breading.
• Broil for approximately 20 minutes, depending upon thickness of the steaks.

SESAME PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, oil, ginger and garlic. Add pork; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Place pork on a greased rack in a foil-lined shallow roasting pan. Combine the honey and brown sugar; spoon over pork. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

SESAME PORK WITH THAI CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce and garlic in a small cup.
• Place tenderloin in a resealable food storage bag; pour soy/garlic mixture over the pork; turn to coat and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• While pork marinates, prepare cucumber salad.
• Wash, but do not peel cucumber; cut into thin slices.
• Mix cucumber and onion in a medium bowl.
• Combine vinegar, lime juice and sugar in a small bowl; stir into cucumbers and onions.
• Cover and refrigerate salad at least 30 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro and top with peanuts before serving.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Drain pork, reserving 1 tablespoon of the marinade.
• Combine honey, brown sugar, ginger and reserved marinade in a small bowl.
• Place pork in a shallow foil lined roasting pan; brush with 1/2 the honey mixture; roast for 10 minutes.
• Turn pork over and brush with remaining honey mixture.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on the top.
• Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
• Let pork rest under a foil tent on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Internal temp will continue to rise to about 160 degrees.
• Cut into 1/2-inch slices and serve with Thai cucumber salad.

CUCUMBER, WASABI AND FRESH GINGER SALSA

Steps:

• *available at Asian markets.
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Garnish with few slices of green onion and black sesame seeds if desired.
• Pair this salsa with Kettle Chips' Brand Mesquite-flavored chips!

KOREAN SESAME PORK STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Mix together 1 tbsp oil, the sesame seeds, soy sauce, mirin, chilli sauce and ginger. Pour over the pork and mix it all together. Heat the remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok. Add the pork and fry for 5 mins until browned. Add the peppers and spring onions, and cook for 5-10 mins more until the vegetables have softened and the pork is cooked through. Serve with cooked rice.

STIR-FRIED PORK WITH GINGER & HONEY

Steps:

• Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the noodles following pack instructions. Meanwhile, mix the cornflour with 1 tbsp water, then stir in the soy sauce and honey, and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the pork and cook for 2 mins until browned all over. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper and mangetout, and cook for a further 2 mins. Reduce the heat, then add the soy and honey mixture, stirring and cooking until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Divide the drained noodles between 2 bowls. Top with the pork and vegetables, and finish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds.