Dry Noodles with Pork and Crispy Wonton
A satisfying bowl of chewy noodles tossed with savory braised pork, plump shrimp, and topped with crispy wonton skins. Finished with fresh green onions, this is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 8 oz dried noodles
- ½ lb pork shoulder
- ¼ lb shrimp
- 6 pieces wonton wrappers
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 stalks green onions
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 0.5 lb pork shoulder into thin strips. In a bowl, mix the pork with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sugar; set aside to marinate while you prep other ingredients.
- 2
Cut the 6 wonton wrappers into 1-inch strips. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high; fry the strips until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Cook the 8 oz dried noodles in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, about 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking.
- 4
In a large skillet or wok, heat the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil over high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- 5
Add the 0.25 lb shrimp and stir-fry until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp water; let bubble for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Serve the noodles topped with the crispy wonton strips and sliced green onions from the 2 stalks.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Skillet or wok
- Small skillet
- Colander
- Knife and cutting board
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