Indonesian Pork Noodle Bowl

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Pork shoulder - 1 pound (450 grams)
2. Noodles - 8 servings (approximately 320 grams)
3. Coconut milk - 1 can (14 ounces)
4. Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
5. Ginger - 1 inch piece, peeled and sliced
6. Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
7. Thai chili sauce or Sriracha - 1-2 tablespoons (adjust according to taste)
8. Sugar - 1 tablespoon
9. Fresh vegetables of choice (carrots, beans, etc.) - as per preference

Preparation Time:

1. Preparation Time: 20 minutes
2. Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, boil water for noodles.
2. While the water is heating up, cut the pork into small cubes and season with a little salt and pepper.
3. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the minced garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute.
4. Add the pork cubes and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, chili sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce reduces and becomes creamy.
6. Add the desired vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. When the water for noodles is boiling, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
8. Drain the noodles and transfer them to a serving bowl.
9. Pour the pork mixture over the noodles and mix well.
10. Garnish with fresh herbs or chili peppers, if desired.

Nutritional Information: (Based on approximate calculations) Per serving: Calories ~ 500, Fat ~ 25g, Carbohydrates ~ 50g, Protein ~ 30g

Dish Characteristics:

1. Creamy and rich coconut milk sauce with a spicy kick from the chili sauce.
2. Pork is tender and falls-off-the-bone delicious.
3. Noodle bowl is a hearty and satisfying dish that can be customized with different vegetables and flavors.

User Comments:

1. "The flavors were spot on! The coconut milk sauce was creamy and the pork was tender."
2. "I added more vegetables to make it more hearty and healthy."
3. "I love how easy it is to make this dish in a hurry."

Special Precautions and Tips:

1. Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk for a richer sauce.
2. Adjust the chili sauce or Sriracha according to your heat preference.
3. You can use any type of noodles that are easily available in supermarkets, such as rice noodles or buckwheat soba noodles.