Chinese Five-Spice Pork Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables & Soy-Garlic Noodles

Ingredients

• 300 g pork tenderloin or pork strips
• 300 g frozen mixed vegetables
• 200 g pasta
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp five-spice powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   Slice pork thinly. Dice onion; mince garlic.

3. 3

   Heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Add oil and sear pork 2–3 minutes until browned.

4. 4

   Add onion and garlic; stir-fry 30–60 seconds.

5. 5

   Add frozen mixed vegetables. Stir-fry 4–6 minutes until crisp-tender; keep heat high to avoid sogginess.

6. 6

   Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, five-spice, sugar (if using), and water. Pour into the pan.

7. 7

   Add drained pasta and toss vigorously 1–2 minutes, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust seasoning; serve immediately.