Spicy Noodle and Pork Soup

Ingredients

• • 1 pork tenderloin, cut in half lengthwise and sliced thinly
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) sambal oelek, or less, to taste
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (300 g) sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1 potato)
  • 4 slices fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 package 200 g cooked udon noodles (see note)
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro leaves