Peanut Rice Noodles with Pork and Collard Greens

A satisfying Asian-inspired noodle dish combining tender rice noodles with ground pork, collard greens, and a creamy spicy peanut sauce. The dish balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors with a kick of heat from red pepper flakes.

4 servings
24 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 12 oz rice stick noodles
  • ¼ cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch collard greens
  • ribs and stems
  • leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Remove from heat; add noodles. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 4 minutes (time may vary by brand). Drain and rinse under cold running water.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1 cup water in a medium bowl. (Sauce will look a little broken and lumpy.)

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook pork, breaking up with 2 forks, until nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add collard greens and cook, stirring occasionally, just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add sauce and noodles and bring to a simmer; cook, tossing occasionally, until sauce is reduced by half and coats noodles, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.

    13 min