Pork & Sesame Noodles

Marinade

4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1'' ginger, minced

2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

Ingredients

2 boneless pork chops, each cut in half making a total of 4

1 lb whole wheat fettuccine

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons peanut oil

4 green onions chopped on an angle

1 red bell pepper, diced

1'' ginger, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon chili paste

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons hot water

1 teaspoon black sesame seeds for garnish

1 teaspoon regular toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

Whisk together all ingredients for the marinade. Put the pork and the marinade in a ziplock bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour, up to 6 hours.

Grill over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool a bit and then slice into thin pieces.

Bring a big pot of water to boil - add a tablespoons of peanut oil into the water. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions and add an additional minute. Drain pasta and toss with sesame oil.

While pasta cooks heat the rest of the peanut oil in a medium pot. Add the green onions, red bell, ginger, garlic and chili paste. Cook for 3 minutes, until fragrant. Add the brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce and hot water. Stir until all is melted and combined.

In a large mixing bowl combine the pasta, pork and peanut sauce. Garnish with the sesame seeds. This can be served hot, room temperature or chilled.