Print

Spicy Pork Noodles with Watercress and Daikon

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A warming noodle soup featuring tender pork, spicy chili broth, peppery watercress, and earthy daikon. This comforting bowl combines bold flavors and nourishing ingredients, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb pork shoulder or belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp chili paste (gochujang or sambal oelek)
  • 6 cups chicken or pork broth
  • 1 medium daikon radish, peeled and cut into half-moons
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 6 oz fresh noodles (udon, ramen, or egg noodles)
  • 2 cups fresh watercress
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: sliced chili, scallions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add pork pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in chili paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
  4. Return seared pork to the pot. Add broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, daikon, and carrot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes, until pork and vegetables are tender.
  5. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in fresh noodles and simmer until noodles are cooked through, about 3–5 minutes depending on type.
  7. Just before serving, stir in sesame oil and fresh watercress. Let the greens wilt slightly in the hot broth.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced chili, scallions, or sesame seeds as desired.

Notes

  • Serve with kimchi or pickled vegetables for added tang and texture.
  • Adjust chili paste quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • Any Asian-style noodles work well—udon, ramen, or egg noodles.
  • Pork belly offers a richer flavor, while shoulder is leaner but still tender.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/spicy-pork-noodles-with-watercress-and-daikon/