Ginger, soy, coriander
and sesame oil flavor this simple Asian soup. Pork strips and
flakes of dark mustard greens swim in silvery, translucent rice
noodles.
Silver Noodle
Soup
1/3 pound thinly sliced
pork steak
1 tablespoon thinly sliced peeled gingerroot
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sherry
3 ounces thin rice noodles
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1/2 cup packed chopped trimmed mustard greens
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cups water
1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Marinate sliced pork and gingerroot in
soy sauce and sherry for 30 minutes in a small shallow dish;
set aside.
- Soak rice noodles in warm water for 15
minutes; rinse and drain.
- In a heated wok or heavy skillet, add
oil and stir-fry the pork mixture for 30 seconds, add mustard
greens; stir-fry for 2 more minutes.
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a
boil; add pork mixture, noodles and coriander; mix well. Simmer
3 minutes or until noodles are soft. Remove from heat and serve
warm.
Makes 4 servings.