Sweet and Sour Noodles

Yield(s): Serves 4 >< 10 m prep time ><10 m cook time

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons butter or sesame oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 to 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin or pineapple juice
9 ounces lo mein, spaghetti, or linguine noodles, cooked
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

In a large skillet set over medium-high heat add butter. Once melted add in the bell pepper, onion, ginger, sauteeing until slightly cooked and a little golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Add in garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add in ketchup, soy sauce, chicken stock, vinegar, and mirin, stirring to combine …