Cucumber-Wasabi Soba Noodles with Soy-Sriracha Pork Loin

Yes, this noodle recipe includes two amazing sources of spicy heat: tingly wasabi and blazing sriracha. But the addition of fresh slices of cucumber, refreshing ginger and salty soy sauce balance that spice nicely. Yes to Yolks provides a genius Asian marinade for the tender pork loin with the best crispy edges.

 

 

Ingredients:

 

Pork

1 (2-lb) pork loin

½ cup soy sauce

¼ cup canola oil

½ cup sugar

1 jigger vodka

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce

Scallions, chopped

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped or grated

 

Noodles

1 lb whole-wheat spaghetti or buckwheat noodles (soba)

1 tablespoon canola oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

¼ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

3 tablespoons prepared wasabi paste

1 English cucumber, sliced

Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Chopped scallions, for garnish