Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir-Fried Noodles with Pork and Vegetables
Tender pork and crisp vegetables tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce with stir-fried noodles for a flavorful meal. This Korean-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs fresh wheat noodles, pork shoulder, thinly sliced, carrot, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh wheat noodles
- 1 pound pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 ounces fresh wheat noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound thinly sliced pork shoulder and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove pork and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 medium thinly sliced green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return pork to the wok along with cooked noodles and 3 chopped green onions. Add 3 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Toss everything together over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.








