‘Pork’ Skewers Over Noodles

3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 shallots, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. minced Thai chili
2 Tbsp. minced lemongrass
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted and ground
2 Tbsp. oyster mushroom sauce
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 lbs. faux pork
Salt, to taste
1 lb. cooked noodles

• In a small bowl, combine the vegetable oil, shallots, garlic, chili, lemongrass, sesame seeds, oyster mushroom sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Add the faux pork pieces, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Heat an outdoor grill or a grill pan. Soak 30 bamboo skewers in warm water for 30 minutes.
• Thread the faux pork onto the skewers. Brush both sides of the “pork” with additional marinade and season with salt. Grill over moderately high heat until done, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Serve over the cooked noodles.

Makes 6 servings