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Thai Peanut Pork Noodle Saute

[heart_this] · Jun 11, 2009 · 45 Comments

Thai Peanut Pork Noodle Saute

I never really though of using peanuts and in particular peanut butter in savoury dishes until I started food blogging. Since discovering the savoury side of peanut butter I have been thoroughly enjoying it! By far, my favorite savoury way to use peanut butter is a spicy Thai peanut sauce that also includes other Thai flavours such as freshly made Thai red curry paste , coconut milk, fish sauce, palm sugar and lime juice. I am always keeping an eye out for new ways to enjoy this peanut sauce and inspiration struck in the most recent issue of Food and Drink magazine in the form of spicy peanut pork dish. I really liked the idea of the dish but I found the recipe a bit lacking so I took the main ingredients including the rice noodles, the pork tenderloin, the peanut sauce and the red peppers and went from there. The first thing that I did was swap in my favorite peanut sauce for the one in the recipe and then I added more vegetables. Given that you are only sauteing the pork for a few minutes you want to start with a nice tender cut like the tenderloin.
Like most sautes, things move quickly once you start cooking so you will want to have everything cleaned and chopped and really to go before you turn on the heat. Once your prep work is done the rest is really quick and simple. The spicy peanut pork noodle saute turned out great! The tasty peanut sauce covered all of the noodles, pork, and vegetables ensuring that every bite was full of flavour and a bit of heat! The pork cooked up nice and tender and I really enjoyed the vegetable combination. Of course the chopped peanuts added a great crunchy texture to the dish. This turned out to be another great way to enjoy peanut butter in a savoury dish and I will definitely be making it again!

Thai Peanut Pork Noodle Saute

Thai Peanut Pork Noodle Saute

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1/2 package rice noodles
  • 1 pork tenderloin (sliced thinly)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 bunch green onions (whites and greens separated)
  • 1 red pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 carrot (julienned)
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup peanut sauce
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 handful roasted peanuts (chopped)
directions
  1. Place the rice noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan on med-high heat.
  3. Add the pork and saute until cooked, about 4 minutes and set aside.
  4. Add the whites of the green onions and the red pepper saute for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the carrots and saute for another minute and set aside.
  6. Add the peanut sauce to the pan and bring to a boil.
  7. Drain the noodles and add them to the pan along with the pork and beansprouts and toss to coat.
  8. Remove from heat, mix in the the greens of the green onions and cilantro and garnish with the peanuts.
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Comments

  1. Anncoo says

    June 12, 2009 at 12:45 am

    This is nice. Have tasted Thai glass noodle with sauce like lemon grass,kaffir lime,chilli sauce, and sugar with ground peanut on top.

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  2. Bunny says

    June 12, 2009 at 12:54 am

    This looks so colorful and good, a real eye catcher Kevin. I've never used peanut butter in savory dishes, My hubby is crazy about peanut butter though so i'm wondering if he'd enjoy this. Thanks!

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  3. Gloria says

    June 12, 2009 at 1:22 am

    I love your Thai recipes Kevin are so nice and this look awesome and tatsy! Gloria

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  4. Helene says

    June 12, 2009 at 1:44 am

    What an inspiration this dish Kevin. My kind of food. Sample and looks delicious. I can't wait to try your sauce.

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  5. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2009 at 2:11 am

    I am also a huge fan of peanut in savory dishes, yum!

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  6. Nina Timm says

    June 12, 2009 at 3:20 am

    I just watched Nigella make a Peanut Noodles salad last night and here I have the recipe, magic!!!

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  7. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    June 12, 2009 at 3:56 am

    A fabulous dish! So appetizing and tasty looking! Yummy!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  8. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2009 at 3:59 am

    Although I am vegetarian, I think swapping the pork for tofu would be great too, and the sauce sounds wonderful! I love your recipes!

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  9. Jan says

    June 12, 2009 at 4:42 am

    Lovely and yummy and I like the peanuts in this.

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  10. Cynthia says

    June 12, 2009 at 4:54 am

    Hey Kevin, sorry I have not been around lately.

    Love the idea of your jerk pulled-pork wrap.

    Reply
  11. Homecooked says

    June 12, 2009 at 7:29 am

    Wow…looks really delicious! Very colourful too!

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  12. Sylvie says

    June 12, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Anything with peanuts is a definite hit for me.

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  13. Beth says

    June 12, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Im like you, I never thought there were so many savoury uses for peanut butter!!! This dish looks great

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  14. Happy cook says

    June 12, 2009 at 9:49 am

    I am sure going to try this.

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  15. ♥peachkins♥ says

    June 12, 2009 at 11:18 am

    It looks so tasty!!!

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  16. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    Peanut noodles are one of my favorite dishes and I have tried them a dozen different ways, some with good results and some that are forgettable.

    This one looks very appealing. I love them cold, straight from the bowl with my favorite chopsticks.

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  17. Natashya says

    June 12, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    This is one of my very favourite kind of dishes, beautiful!

    Reply
  18. Jenn Sutherland says

    June 12, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    Yum! I share your love of homeade peanut sauce, and this sounds like an excellent application! Might have to make this one this weekend.

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  19. Joanne says

    June 12, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    I feel the same way about the peanut sauce – its something I would have never thought to make before but now I'm addicted. I love peanut sauce and pasta. Great dish.

    Reply
  20. Mary says

    June 12, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    I saw the word noodle and had to stop and carefully read the recipe. The sauce is spectacular. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day.

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  21. katiez says

    June 12, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    I'm like you: peanut butter was for bread… and spreading on oatmeal cookies. I love using it in Asian food and your pasta is on my list to try. I just have a hard time not eating it… and the peanuts, while I'm cooking!

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  22. Cookin' Canuck says

    June 12, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    You are the most prolific cook! I would love to be a guest in your home. This looks wonderful!

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  23. Reeni♥ says

    June 12, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    I am a big fan of peanut sauce, too. This looks terrific!

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  24. daphne says

    June 12, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    I have some left over red curry paste in the fridge- this gave me a fabulous idea! Thanks for that Kelvin!

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  25. Marta says

    June 12, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    I love these quick asian dishes! and I especially love using PB in everything! I used it quite a bit before I started food blogging, now I'm just wild with it 🙂

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  26. Pam says

    June 12, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    This has all my favorite flavors in it! Of course, my Thai red curry paste comes from a jar…maybe someday I'll make fresh!

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  27. [email protected] says

    June 12, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    love the idea of using peanut butter.. sound wonderful!!
    loving ye blog very much.. specially the yummy and tasty looking recipes.. can wait to try them out.
    cheers!!

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  28. mycookinghut says

    June 12, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    Nice one!! I love noodles!

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  29. Jackie @PhamFatale.com says

    June 12, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Looks awesome. But to make it very authentic, you should slightly crush the peanut 🙂

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  30. Kelly says

    June 12, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Next time you make this you need to invite me over! 😉 I love red curry and peanut flavors mixed. I use both, with some other ingredients, for chicken and it is so nice! Beautiful photos.

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  31. Cheryl says

    June 12, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    That looks amazing and has all my favorite flavors, I gotta make it!

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  32. Cakebrain says

    June 12, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    What a fantastic looking noodle dish! I prefer peanut flavours in my savoury rather than sweet dishes. mmm.

    Reply
  33. The Duo Dishes says

    June 12, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    A good peanut sauce can go a long way. Excellent.

    Reply
  34. Lori says

    June 12, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    I was just thinking yesterday that I am so craving something with peanut sauce. This looks amazing! Perfect timing.

    Reply
  35. Alisa - Frugal Foodie says

    June 13, 2009 at 12:01 am

    I just bookmarked this, it sounds fabulous!

    Reply
  36. Ruth Daniels says

    June 13, 2009 at 11:21 am

    I'm definitely drooling over this one. Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.

    Reply
  37. Dawn says

    June 13, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    this is my go-to pasta dish. I can't tell you how much of this dish I actually do eat on a weekly basis–it's sickening really LOL

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  38. Anonymous says

    June 14, 2009 at 1:03 am

    I made this tonight with a few minor changes:
    1) Forgot the carrots at the grocery store
    2) I prefer the texture of rice noodles when gave a cold soak rather than a hot soak. You just let the noodles soak longer (45 minutes)

    Anyways it was absolutely awesome. I definitely will be adding this to my recipe book. The only small change i would make next time would be to add some hot peppers. I thought it would already be hot with the red curry paste but i would have liked it hotter (i love very spicy food). That being said i would really consider this a traditional thai dish but more westernized…but it really doesn't matter cause it tasted great.

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  39. Dishesdone says

    June 14, 2009 at 1:40 am

    Looks fantastic! Great flavors. Have to try this!

    Reply
  40. Michelle says

    June 14, 2009 at 3:43 am

    Sounds fantastic! I'm bookmarking this right now!

    Reply
  41. Beachlover's Kitchen says

    June 14, 2009 at 6:42 am

    Kevin your Pad Thai look really great!! I bet it tasnutty and spicy..so

    Reply
  42. Spryte says

    June 16, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    My husband would LOVE this!

    Reply
  43. ashley says

    June 16, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    mmm this looks fab! i've been craving thai food but we don't have a single thai restaurant… i should try this!

    Reply
  44. Unknown says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    This was quite excellent – made it last night with the peanut sauce. Sauce was outstanding and, since I love Asian food, I had all the ingredients for the sauce already. Came together very quickly and was a huge hit!! Only thing we did differently was to grill the pork tenderloin and that added another dimension of flavor. Thanks so much for this recipe!

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  45. kevin says

    June 5, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Unknown: Glad you enjoyed it! Grilling the pork tenderloin would be good!

    Reply

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