Pork Curry on Noodles

Ingredients

• 250 g ground lean pork
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 lemon, zest of, grated
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon green curry paste
• 1 1/2 cups light coconut milk, unsweetened
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons palm sugar or brown sugar
• 250 g hokkien noodles
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, plus extra for serving
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl combine ground pork, garlic, zest, and ginger. Using moistened hands mix until well combined. Shape into walnut-size balls.

2. 2

   In a wok or frying pan heat the oil over medium heat. Add the curry paste and cook until aromatic (about 1 minute).

3. 3

   Stir in the coconut milk and stock. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Raise heat to medium and add the fish sauce and sugar, stir, then add the pork balls. Cook, stirring gently occasionally until the pork changes colour (about 5 minutes).

5. 5

   Cook the noodles according to the directions on package, then arrange in noodle or soup bowls.

6. 6

   Stir basil leaves, coriander leaves and green onions through the curry, spoon over noodles and garnish with the extra basil leaves. Serve immediately.