A bold, tangy broth with jammy tomatoes, pickled greens, and ground pork — the kind of noodle soup that wakes everything up.
Ingredients
Main
To Finish
Method
Noodles
Soak rice noodles if needed. Boil for 9-11 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
Cook the Pork
Season pork with ginger, salt, and white pepper. Cook until moisture evaporates and meat is dry.
Doubanjiang
Add chili bean paste and stir-fry until oil turns red and fragrant.
Build the Base
Add minced ginger and garlic. When fragrant, add pickled mustard greens and stir-fry until they release moisture.
Tomatoes
Add tomatoes. Cook over medium-low heat until they break down and become thick and jammy.
The move
The tomatoes should almost melt into the pork. When you see the oil separating and the mixture looks glossy, you are there.
Season
Add soy sauce, chicken bouillon, a pinch of sugar, and salt. Taste and adjust.
Finish & Serve
Bring to a boil, add noodles, and mix well. Finish with chives, cilantro, chilies, and a squeeze of lime. Serve hot.