Name: Juicy Marinated Pork Kebabs
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce (divided); 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (divided); 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce (divided); 1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil; 3-4 teaspoons sriracha (divided, plus more for serving); 2 garlic cloves (divided); 1 pound pork tenderloin or boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch chunks); 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped ginger; ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt (to taste); ½ cup water (plus more as needed); 8 ounces soba noodles or spaghetti; 1 small red bell pepper (very thinly sliced); ½ small English cucumber (very thinly sliced); 1 cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro and/or mint (plus more for serving); ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions; ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce (divided)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (divided)
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce (divided)
1 tablespoon neutral vegetable oil
3–4 teaspoons sriracha (divided, plus more for serving)
2 garlic cloves (divided)
1 pound pork tenderloin or boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch chunks)
1 teaspoon coarsely chopped ginger
½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt (to taste)
½ cup water (plus more as needed)
8 ounces soba noodles or spaghetti
1 small red bell pepper (very thinly sliced)
½ small English cucumber (very thinly sliced)
1 cup lightly packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro and/or mint (plus more for serving)
¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
¼ cup finely chopped peanuts

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Instructions

Whisk together tamari, maple syrup, fish sauce, vegetable oil, and sriracha.
Grate one garlic clove into the marinade and coat the pork pieces. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a blender, combine remaining garlic, ginger, peanut butter, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, fish sauce, and sriracha. Blend until smooth.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook soba noodles as per package instructions.
Thread marinated pork onto skewers and pat dry. Grill kebabs for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
Reserve peanut dressing for serving. Toss remaining dressing with cooled noodles, bell pepper, cucumber, herbs, and scallions.
Serve noodle salad with grilled kebabs, drizzle with reserved dressing, and top with peanuts and herbs.

Notes

Marinate pork for at least an hour for enhanced flavor.
Preheat grill to ensure proper caramelization.
Serve peanut dressing at room temperature for the best consistency.

Author: Jesseca
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Calories: 450
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 600
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 5
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 70