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    Home > Main Dishes Pork > Pad Thai Noodles with Pork and Peanut Sauce

    Pad Thai Noodles with Pork and Peanut Sauce

    Published: Oct 24, 2020 · Modified: Mar 26, 2021 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Spicy Peanut Sauced Noodles with Pork

    Skip eating out for this easy Thai peanut sauce noodles with pork. Pad Thai noodles are are covered in a flavorful Thai peanut sauce. Crunchy with cabbage and carrots you’ve got a wonderful meal with simple ingredients that are addicting in flavor.

    Pad Thai Noodles in a Thai peanut sauce with cabbage and carrots and ground pork

    This recipe was first published in May of 2015 and updated October, 2020

    Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce – Why This Recipe Works

    Who knew a big scoop of peanut butter could transform rice noodles and pork into such a delicious meal. Simply whisked with a few Thai seasonings, some colorful veggies and browned ground pork makes a hearty and oh-so flavorful dinner.

    Simply stated you’ve got an addicting and amazing plate of noodles.

    As I’m typing this, I want to eat it everyday.

    Sweet, nutty, savory, spicy, creamy and crunchy. Let’s take a look at what goes into making this recipe.

    Ingredients

    Mise en place. Always gather ingredients before starting any recipe. It will save you time and organize your mind.

    Ingredients to make spicy thai peanut noodles with pork
    • Ground Pork, Just pick up a package from the grocery store. Ground pork is usually made from pork shoulder, or pork BUTT.
    • Coconut Milk, A staple in Thai cooking, don’t confuse coconut milk with coconut water. Coconut milk is made by grinding the meat of a coconut. Rich floral and nutty, it adds great flavor to any dish.
    • Shredded Carrots and Cabbage: Adds the crunch to this beautiful meal. They’re not cooked, they’re added raw.
    • Fish Sauce, Sweet, salty, fish and funky, fish sauce brings some show-stopping flavor to any Thai recipe.
    • Toasted Sesame Oil, Made from toasted Sesame Seeds, earthy and nutty, I recommend you use toasted sesame oil over regular sesame oil. The pronounced flavor rocks this dish.
    • Seasoned Rice Vinegar, is regular rice vinegar seasoned with sugar and salt. I always prefer it over regular rice vinegar.
    • Peanut Butter, Any brand will do, and preferably creamy.
    • Rice Noodles, An Asian noodle made from rice flour and water, has a very mild flavor and chewy texture. Look for Thai rice noodles or Pad Thai noodles.

    Ingredient Swaps

    • Want to make this an even easier weeknight meal, purchase a package of coleslaw mix from the produce department. A mix that includes shredded carrots.
    • Substitute Ground Pork with Ground Chicken. Just use your food processor to grind chicken thighs or chicken breasts. Or purchase a package of ground chicken from the market.
    • Substitute Napa Cabbage for regular green cabbage.

    How To Make This Recipe

    Start by stirring together the easy peanut sauce with coconut milk.

    Thai peanut sauce for thai noodles
    • Step 1: Simply combine the peanut butter, sesame oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce and coconut milk. Using a whisk, stir until well mixed. Use a large bowl because you’re going to add the rest of the ingredients to finish the dish.
    How to make pad thai noodles with peanut sauce
    • Step 2: Grab a large fry pan and cook the ground pork. While the pork is cooking, cook noodles according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy noodle water, then drain noodles in a colander.
    • Step 3: Drain any access grease from the pork. Then stir in the cooked noodles, cabbage, carrots and some sliced jalapenos.
    • Step 4: Take this mixture and add it to the large bowl of peanut sauce along with the reserved noodle water. Stir gently until well combined and serve.
    • Step 5: Garnish with cilantro (optional) and don’t forget that squeeze of fresh lime. It brightens the flavor of this dish.
    Eating Pad thai noodles with peanut sauce with chop sticks.

    Grab those chopsticks and dig in. You’re going to love these noodles with pork. And it’s easy!

    FAQ’s And Tips

    Can I make Noodles and Pork ahead?

    Yes. You can make the spicy Thai peanut sauce a day ahead of time, and you can fry the ground pork in advance and then easily finish the dish.

    Is this recipe easy to reheat?

    This is one of those recipes that once those flavors marry is even better the next day. To reheat, just place a portion in the microwave and gently reheat in increments of 1 minute at 50% power. You don’t want to dry it out, so go slowly. This recipe for easy peanut sauce for noodles, is actually ver good served at room temperature.

    Can I substitute Spaghetti Noodles?

    Absolutely. Just cook the noodles according to package directions.

    Recipe for Asian Noodles With Pork and Peanut Sauce

    I hope you give this Pad Thai Noodles with Pork a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating. Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes.

    And if you have a favorite recipe using Pad Thai Noodles, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

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    Pad Thai Noodles in a Thai peanut sauce with cabbage and carrots and ground pork

    Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles with Ground Pork and Cabbage

    Ready in about 45 minutes, packed with flavor, this is a great weeknight quick fix meal. Easy Asian Noodles with Ground Pork and Peanut Sauce = delicious and addicting.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course Pork
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 522kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
    • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
    • 1/4 Cup coconut milk
    • 8 ounces Pad Thai Noodles
    • 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
    • 1 pound ground pork browned
    • 2 jalapeños stemmed, seeded and sliced into thin rounds
    • 2 medium carrots grated
    • 2 cups green cabbage very thin sliced
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 1/4 cup starchy water from cooked noodles
    • Cilantro for garnish
    • Lime wedges for serving
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    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter, vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, coconut milk until smooth. Set aside. Use a large bowl, because you're going to add vegetables, pork and noodles later.
    • Heat a fry pan over medium high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, stirring to break up the meat. Cook until cooked through. Set aside.
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Pad Thai noodles and cook, stirring often, until just tender, about 5 minutes or according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy water before draining noodles.
    • Add the drained noodles, pork, jalapeños, carrots, cabbage, and toss gently with the peanut sauce. Add the reserved starchy pasta water and red pepper flakes stir well.
    • Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3470IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles with Pork …It’s what’s for Dinner.

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    Comments

    1. Maryann S Proctor says

      February 27, 2023 at 8:24 pm

      Is the cabbage and carrots raw?

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        March 05, 2023 at 6:01 am

        Yes, they add a nice crunch to the dish.

        Reply
    2. Susan says

      June 09, 2015 at 9:50 am

      We had such a cool end-of-May here too. I couldn’t even plant my tomatoes, peppers and begonias until recently as the night temps were in the low 40s! I love that Elephant Ear color and I have the same trailing begonia in red/orange and white/pink. I love it. Never had good luck with lobelia here. Hope you’re getting some better weather now!

      Love the noodle dish. I could live on those too.

      Reply
    3. cheri says

      June 08, 2015 at 10:09 am

      I like how you picked certain plants to be grown in certain containers Lee Ann, your patio is already looking pretty amazing. Anyway, love Asian food, especially quick to prepare ones.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 08, 2015 at 5:16 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks Cheri. Now if it would just quit raining, some sunshine might help it all grow.

        Reply
    4. Susan says

      June 07, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Lovely plantings. I will be watching in a month to see how they have grown. And that pork and noodle Asian dish…can’t wait to try. Wishing you much grilling ahead.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:03 pm

        So good to hear from you Susan. And thanks for stopping in. I can’t wait to take photos for comparison. Always fun.

        Reply
    5. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      June 04, 2015 at 12:41 am

      5 stars
      Your pots and plants are gorgeous. You definitely have a decorating flair about you. I wish I did. I could eat this noodle and pork dish every week. I love everything about it.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:04 pm

        Thank you very much Maureen. I have my decorating “moments”. I loved this dish Maureen, one of those things that I can eat too much of.

        Reply
    6. cheri says

      May 28, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Hi Lee Ann, your Japanese maple is just amazing, love all your pots!!!! also love this dish, quick and healthy meals are the best~!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:04 pm

        I’m in love with that little Maple. And it’s already loving my entryway and getting bright orange new growth. Yay.

        Reply
    7. Debra says

      May 27, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love your pots. It’s been raining non-stop here. Just waiting for all the weeds to pop up! Love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:05 pm

        We got about 12 inches in May …. which I believe rivals rainy Tulsa. :/

        Reply
    8. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

      May 27, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Love this recipe Leanne. Beautiful planters. I have yet to attempt mine. Hopefully this weekend will work out. I need sun!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:05 pm

        Thanks Abbe!

        Reply
    9. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      May 27, 2015 at 10:24 am

      We’ve had a really cool May too, although not as cool (or rainy) as yours. Weird weather. Anyway, love this dish! Such a great combo of flavors, and I’m always looking for quick recipes. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:05 pm

        I’m always looking for quick recipes too. I need more!

        Reply
    10. Larry says

      May 26, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Looks like you potted garden is off to a good start. The dish looks very good.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:06 pm

        That’s all the Master Gardner has to say????? Not even a warning about a pairing or two? 🙂

        Reply
    11. Nancy says

      May 25, 2015 at 7:35 pm

      You had me at “Asian”. 🙂
      Love the plantings. If that nice Japanese Maple gets too big and you want a place to plant it, send it out our way. Can’t wait to see it all!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:07 pm

        I’ll let you haul it back on the plane if it looks like there’s a threat. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Cathy at Wives with Knives says

      May 25, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      Your containers are so pretty, Lea Ann. Most of my plantings are in pots on my deck. It’s amazing how many tomatoes I can grow in two half wine barrels. Your noodle dish looks fantastic. I love all those yummy flavors.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:07 pm

        I’ve got one little Patio tomato that is screaming for sunshine. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Chris says

      May 25, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      I love peanut sauces with pork, they are so delicious. Those noodles would go great with the wings I just made!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 07, 2015 at 2:07 pm

        gimme those wings! 🙂

        Reply

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