Potsticker Noodle Bowl with Pork & Cabbage Slaw – Bold, Quick, and Better Than Takeout Recipe
This Potsticker Noodle Bowl with Pork & Cabbage Slaw is a bold and quick Asian-inspired dish that delivers better-than-takeout flavors. Featuring wide, chewy LoMein noodles, juicy ground pork, and a crunchy coleslaw mix tossed in a savory-sweet sauce made with mirin, dark soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal that’s both vibrant and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Noodles & Pork
- 8 oz wide LoMein noodles
- 1 lb ground pork
- ¼ cup sliced green onions (for cooking)
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp peanut oil
Slaw & Sauce
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (green cabbage, red cabbage, and shredded carrots)
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Boil the LoMein noodles following the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Sauté the pork: Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork along with a quarter cup of sliced green onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, mirin, dark soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha if using. Set the sauce aside.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked noodles, coleslaw mix, and prepared sauce into the skillet with the cooked pork.
- Toss and finish: Using tongs, gently toss the noodles, pork, and vegetables together. Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and evenly coat all the ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and top with the remaining sliced green onions.
Notes
- Use wide LoMein noodles for the best texture, but spaghetti or udon noodles can be substituted if needed.
- If you don’t have mirin, substitute with rice vinegar mixed with a pinch of sugar to mimic the sweetness.
- If dark soy sauce is unavailable, use regular soy sauce with a small splash of molasses to replicate the richness.
- Prep the sauce ahead of time to streamline the cooking process.
- Add sriracha to the sauce if you prefer a bit of heat, or leave it out for a milder flavor.
- Serve with sides such as steamed edamame, cucumber salad, potstickers, miso soup, or jasmine green tea for a complete meal.
Keywords: Potsticker Noodle Bowl, Pork Noodles, Asian Noodle Bowl, LoMein Noodles, Quick Dinner, Pork and Cabbage Slaw, Mirin Sauce
