A perk to being a featured publisher on Foodbuzz is being able to participate in the Tastemaker Program. This program allows featured publishers to receive product to review. In November, Foodbuzz announced a partnership with Asian Food Grocer and sent out invitations to receive a $30 credit towards this online Asian Grocer. Before I participate in any Tastemaker program I always make sure they align with my own blog and mission. They most certainly carry items I would use. From organic naturally fermented soy sauce, fish sauce, organic soba noodles and soba green tea noodles, hoisin sauce, to super cute origami paper. I did order all of the above and unfortunately for me, my youngest son was then in the stage of throwing everything he possibly could into the trash. I am sure that is where my soy and hoisin sauce ended up 🙁
It took me awhile to finally post my recipe for this program as it took place in the chaos of the Foodbuzz festival and I was NOT familiar with cooking asian food at all!! Since then, my sister and I started visiting Thai and Asian authentic restaurants around my area and I started to take close notice of what I was ordering and eating. I found that I really enjoy Pad Thai and Vietnamese Beef Pho, so good!! For my recipe below, buckwheat soba noodles, pork and bok choy make up this Thai inspired dish. An infusion of flavors include ginger, garlic, mango, and cilantro. This turned out super yummy and got the seal of approval from my sisters and hubby. What I love about this meal is how quickly it can be made. 15 minutes and your done! Before starting on this dish, make sure all your ingredients are Mise en place, (everything in it’s place… with how quickly this dish cooks, you’ll want to make sure all your prep work is done beforehand.)
Soba Noodles, Pork, and Bok Choy Topped with Mango and Cilantro
Ingredients:
- 1lb Pork (You can use beef or chicken as well)
- 3tbls Sesame Oil
- 1 tbls freshly grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
- 1/4 cup beef broth (preferably homemade)
- 3 tbls Hoisin Sauce
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 3/4 cup sliced bok choy
- 1 package Organic Soba Noodles
- diced mango and cilantro for garnish
Method:
- In a cast iron skillet or wok, heat 3tbls Sesame Oil until hot!
- Add the pork and toss until cooked through.
- Add the beef broth, hoisin sauce, ginger and garlic. Heat through.
- Once the sauce has heated through, add the green onions and bok choy and toss for about 3 minutes or until the bok choy has started to wilt. (Make sure to add the stems of the bok choy as well as they give the dish a wonderful crunch)
- Set aside
- In a small saucepan bring water to a boil.
- Add 2 reams of the soba noodles and boil for four minutes.
- Immediately add the soba noddles to the sauce and mix through.
- Serve immediately topped with diced mango and cilantro
Mother Rimmy says
Looks delicious! I love anything with Hoisin Sauce.
Chow and Chatter says
wow great job Diana and good for you learning a new cuisine, isn't it fun, oh and i am so with you on choosing the products that fit the blog
Rebecca
lululu says
oh, i love the sweet addition of mango. how creative it is!
Tasty Eats At Home says
What a delicious dish! I love trying out new ingredients. I also LOVE shopping the Asian grocery near us – this past weekend I picked up a bunch of goodies, including millet and sorghum noodles (shaped like your soba noodles). No idea what I'll do with them yet, but we'll see! Might give a dish like this a shot!
Simply Life says
oh my! this looks just delicious and so full of flavor!
[email protected] says
Soba noodles (a mix between Buckwheat and wheat, so not gluten-free) are a favorite in my family. I cook them very often, mostly with fish/seafood and they are a total hit!
Know what you mean about losing stuff in your kitchen… I just can't figure out where my newly-opened Tabasco bottle went. My little sous-chefs thought that it was too spicy and threw it out?
tigerfish says
I enjoy soba noodles very much!
luba17 says
We wish to you and all blogger Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
"Have a fantastic holiday"
Regard,
Great Sales Today Manhattan, NY
'Management Team'
You can leave message and wish to us here
Fresh Local and Best says
This looks very delicious and healthy! I was just trying to imagine what it must of looked like to see your little one throwing everything he could into the garbage can. LOL!
My Little Space says
Wow Diana,you're incredible! This looks really juicy yummy. Anything else interesting you get from the Asian store? Can't wait to check out what you do to them. hehe…. I believe you can do well with all those ingredients.
Hummingbird Appetite says
This looks delicious! I love that you added mango and cilantro.
Divina Pe says
I love soba noodles. I could eat them everyday. That's a great recipe you have.
Kahlilia says
I search and recently came across your blog and have been reading along. It was wonderful blog. I will give free hit of your site with your article.
If you have interested mean please post on your Best article in my website – http://www.bestarticlezone.com
Andrea@WellnessNotes says
The dish sound & looks wonderful. Great job!
myblissfulbites says
Great dish! You seem like a pro at Asian food! Soba noodles are one of my favorite, so versatile.
Why are little kids obsessed with the garbage can?!
Erica says
That sounds simple, but delicious! I love those flavors.
girlichef says
Yum, you cooked up a super tasty looking dish with these noodles!
Ruth says
Great flavours! You certainly are a natural even with new flavours!
NOELLE says
I love cooking Asian! You did such a great job, The picture makes me want to grab some!