Spicy Noodles with Pork, Scallions & Bok Choy

These spicy noodles are inspired by a Chinese dish called Ants Climbing a Tree, named for the way the small pieces of ground pork (the "ants") cling to the noodles (the "tree"). The twist in these healthy noodles comes from adding vegetables like scallions and bok choy.

Ingreadient

  • 7 ounces thin rice noodles or rice sticks
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided
  • 1 head bok choy (about 1 pound), chopped, greens and whites separated
  • 3 scallions, sliced, greens and whites separated
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup chili-bean sauce (see tip) or chile-garlic sauce
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • crushed red pepper for garnish