Ingredients

  • 8 oz boneless pork, diced into small cubes
  • 1 leek
  • 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/3 tsp salt, divided
  • 6 grinds of fresh black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 cup baby kale
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 cup chicken broth
  • 7 .1 ounce bag of udon noodles
  • pinch fennel seeds
  • 1/2 cup white wine

Method

  • Pull outer leaves off of leek.
  • Cut off top green part, root end and slice thin.
  • In a large bowl of cold water, place sliced leeks, breaking apart rings.
  • Soak for 10 minutes then stir to help remove dirt.
  • Using a strainer, scoop out leeks trying not to disturb water much leaving dirt and sediment at bottom pf bowl.
  • In a large sauce pan heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add sliced onions , sprinkle a touch of salt over onions and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and cook another minute.
  • Using a bit more of the salt and all of the pepper, season pork cubes before adding to pot with onions.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes until pork shows no pink color.
  • Add in sesame oil and fennel seed.
  • Turn heat up to medium high and add in white wine.
  • Cook for 4 minutes to cook out alcohol content.
  • Now add in broth, leeks and kale.
  • Lower heat back to medium.
  • Taste now for salt content.
  • Add a pinch extra if needed until desired taste.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, turn off heat and add udon noodles.
  • Let sit 2 minutes.
  • Stir and serve.
  • You may add a splash or two of soy sauce to each serving.
  • Recipe.by taylor68too.