Homestyle Tomato
Minced Meat Noodles

A comforting, savory bowl of wavy ribbon noodles smothered in a rich and glossy tomato and minced pork sauce. Ready in just under 30 minutes for an effortless meal.

Ingredients

• 2 whole red tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 200 g minced pork
• 200 g ruffled wavy noodles
• 2 stalks scallions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 0.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 0.5 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.5 cup water
• a pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1Slice the tomatoes

   

   Take the peeled red tomatoes and place them onto a wooden cutting board. Using a sharp kitchen knife, carefully slice and chop the tomatoes into small chunks.

   Tip: Peeling the tomatoes beforehand ensures a smoother sauce texture without tough skin pieces.
2. 2Mix the sauce ingredients

   

   Hold a measuring spoon filled with ketchup and pour it directly into a glass bowl that already contains dark soy sauce and other seasonings.

   Tip: Measure the sauces carefully to maintain the right balance of sweet and savory flavors.
3. 3Add water to the sauce

   

   Pour clear water from a measuring cup into the glass bowl holding the combined sauce ingredients and seasonings.

   Tip: Adding water helps dilute the rich sauces to the correct consistency for simmering.
4. 4Stir-fry the minced meat

   

   Heat oil in a frying pan, then add the raw minced pork. Use a spatula to stir and break up the meat, cooking it until it starts to brown.

   Tip: Keep the heat medium-high to get a nice sear on the meat without burning it.
5. 5Add aromatics

   

   Add finely chopped green onions and minced garlic directly into the pan with the browned minced meat, stirring until fully combined and fragrant.

   Tip: Sautéing the garlic and onions with the meat builds a strong aromatic base for the sauce.
6. 6Cook the tomatoes

   

   Add the freshly diced red tomatoes into the pan with the meat and aromatics, stirring them together until they begin to soften and release their juices.

   Tip: Cook until the tomatoes break down slightly to form a rich base for the sauce.
7. 7Pour in the sauce mixture

   

   Pour the prepared liquid seasoning mixture over the cooked minced meat and tomatoes in the pan. Simmer the mixture over medium heat until the sauce thickens and the flavors fully meld together.

   Tip: Simmering on low to medium heat prevents the sauce from burning at the bottom while allowing it to reduce and thicken properly.
8. 8Simmer the meat and tomato sauce

   

   Stir the mixture continuously with a spatula as it simmers over the heat. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken until it coats the back of a spoon and achieves a rich, glossy consistency.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium-low to prevent the bottom of the sauce from burning as the cornstarch thickens it.
9. 9Arrange the cooked noodles

   

   Using a pair of cooking chopsticks, carefully transfer the freshly rinsed, cooked ruffled wavy noodles into a clean white serving bowl. Shape and arrange the noodles neatly inside the bowl to prepare them for the sauce.

   Tip: Rinsing the noodles under cold water stops the cooking process and prevents them from sticking together.

Storage & Reheating

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