Five spice pork with noodles

Method

• Step 1

  Place the pork on a chopping board between two large pieces of cling film.  Using the base of small saucepan or rolling pin bash them all over until 1cm thin.

• Step 2

  In a large bowl mix the marinade ingredients together.  Add the pork, coat on both sides, cover and set aside. Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4, 180°C.

• Step 3

  Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan.  Remove the pork from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and cook for 3 minutes on one side.  Add the marinade.  Bring to the boil and reduce the heat.  Turn the pork over, place the pan in the oven and cook for a further 6-8 minutes or until the juices run clear.  Thinly slice the pork and return to pan with sauce.

• Step 4

  Meanwhile, prepare the noodles.  Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, drain and divide between 4 bowls.  Top with the beansprouts, cucumber, chillies, (if used) spring onions, herbs and peanuts.Arrange the pork over the vegetables, spoon over the sauce and serve immediately.