Chinese noodles with minced pork in peanut sauce

Ingredients:

• 340 g of minced pork
• 340 g of Chinese chow mein noodles
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp. l. rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 carrots, grated (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
• 1 bunch of green onions (white parts separated from green parts)
• 5 cm ginger root, peeled and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions. Set aside 0.5 cups of the cooking liquid and discard the rest. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, vinegar, 2 tablespoons each of water and soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, carrots, and half of the jalapeño. Add the cooked noodles and toss to coat with the sauce.
2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the white parts of the onion, ginger, and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until darkened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
3. Transfer the meat mixture to the bowl with the noodles. Add half of the green onions and cilantro and toss, adding enough of the reserved noodle water to thin the sauce. Serve with the remaining jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro.