Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Ginger Guide for Step 1: 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) mild, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) medium and 1 1/2 tbsp (3 tbsp) extra! Add 10 cups hot water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch slices. Thinly slice celery crosswise. Thinly slice green onions.Peel, then mince or grate garlic.Peel, then mince or grate 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) ginger. (NOTE: Reference ginger guide.)

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 1-2 min.Add peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3-4 min.Remove from heat. Transfer veggies to a plate, then cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, add linguine to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return linguine to the same pot, off heat.Add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil and half the green onions, then toss to combine. Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, reheat the same pan (from step 2) over medium-high.When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then pork. Cook, breaking up pork into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.\*\*Sprinkle 2 tsp (4 tsp) sugar over top. Cook, stirring often, until pork is dark golden-brown, 2-3 min.

Add Gravy Spice Blend, garlic and ginger to the pan with pork. Cook, stirring often, until aromatics are fragrant and pork is coated, 1 min. Add 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) water, vegetarian oyster sauce and half the chili-garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly, 2-3 min. Remove from heat, then add veggies. Season with pepper, to taste, then stir to combine.

Add pork, veggies, sauce and reserved pasta water to the pot with linguine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then toss to combine. (TIP: For a lighter sauce consistency, add more water, 1-2 tbsp at a time, if desired.)Divide chili-garlic pork noodles and any remaining sauce in the pot between plates.Sprinkle with crispy shallots and remaining green onions. Drizzle remaining chili-garlic sauce over top.