Ingredients

• noodles - ground pork - 1 lb. (450g)
• noodles - hoisin sauce - 2 tsp.
• noodles - tamari sauce - 2 tsp.
• noodles - Chinese five spice - ½ tsp.
• noodles - olive oil - 1 tbsp.
• noodles - shiitake mushrooms - 5 oz. (140g) (whole or halved
• depending on size) -
• noodles - fresh root ginger - 1 tbsp. (grated)
• noodles - shallots - 2 tbsp. (minced)
• noodles - ramen noodles (dry) - 8.5 oz. (240g)
• sauce - tahini - 2 tbsp.
• sauce - sesame oil - 2 tsp.
• sauce - tamari sauce - 1 ½ tbsp.
• sauce - Chinese five spice - ¼ tsp.
• sauce - chili oil crunch - 4 tbsp.

Preparation Instructions

1. Heat a large dry non-stick skillet over a medium-high heat and cook the ground pork, using a spoon to break up the meat. When almost cooked, add the hoisin sauce, tamari sauce and Chinese five spice. Mix well and cook for a further 2-4 minutes then remove from the skillet.

2. Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to instructions on the packaging. Strain the water and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water for adding to the sauce later. Set aside.

3. In the same skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the shiitake mushrooms for approximately 5 minutes until lightly browned. Add the ginger and shallots and cook for a further 2 minutes.

4. Place the sauce ingredients into a small bowl and mix well to combine. Now add the sauce to the mushrooms and cook on a low heat for 2 minutes. Add in the pork and cooked noodles and mix well. Serve garnished with sliced spring onions.