Noodle Recipes

Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables

A quick and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish made with chewy steamed rice noodles, savory pork belly, and crisp vegetables. Steaming the noodles before stir-frying gives them a pleasantly firm texture while allowing them to absorb the rich flavors of soy sauce and oyster sauce.

Total
10 Minutes
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables finished dish
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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine
Chinese
Category
Noodle Recipes
Method
Stir-fry
Total Time
10 Minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Main Ingredient
Rice Noodles

Introduction

A quick and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish made with chewy steamed rice noodles, savory pork belly, and crisp vegetables. Steaming the noodles before stir-frying gives them a pleasantly firm texture while allowing them to absorb the rich flavors of soy sauce and oyster sauce.

This Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in about 10 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
  • Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
  • Helpful for practicing timing, heat control, and the order of adding ingredients.
  • Shows a practical way to cook pork with clear preparation and cooking cues.
  • Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Rice Noodles
  • 100 g Pork Belly
  • 1/4 head Cabbage
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 small Onion
  • To taste Soy Sauce
  • To taste Oyster Sauce
  • To taste Salt
  • 1 tsp Shaoxing Wine
  • 1 stalk Green Onion

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.

Rice Noodles

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Pork Belly

Pork brings savory depth and works well with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and vegetables.

head Cabbage

Vegetables bring texture and freshness; cut them evenly so they cook or ferment at a similar pace.

Carrot

Vegetables bring texture and freshness; cut them evenly so they cook or ferment at a similar pace.

small Onion

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Soy Sauce

Soy sauce seasons the dish with salt and umami while helping the sauce taste more rounded.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the rice noodles.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 1: Prepare the rice noodles.

  2. Step 2

    Place the noodles in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 2: Place the noodles in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for about 15

  3. Step 3

    Loosen and separate the steamed noodles, then set aside.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 3: Loosen and separate the steamed noodles, then set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Prepare the vegetables and pork belly.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 4: Prepare the vegetables and pork belly.

  5. Step 5

    Slice the cabbage, carrot, and onion into thin strips. Thinly slice the pork belly and finely chop the green onion.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 5: Slice the cabbage, carrot, and onion into thin strips. Thinly slice the pork bel

  6. Step 6

    Heat a little oil in a wok and stir-fry the pork belly until it begins to release its fat.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 6: Heat a little oil in a wok and stir-fry the pork belly until it begins to releas

  7. Step 7

    Add the chopped green onion, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce. Stir-fry until the pork is lightly browned and evenly coated.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 7: Add the chopped green onion, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce. Stir-fry until the po

  8. Step 8

    Add the onion and carrot strips and cook until slightly softened.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 8: Add the onion and carrot strips and cook until slightly softened.

  9. Step 9

    Add the cabbage and continue stir-frying until just tender.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 9: Add the cabbage and continue stir-frying until just tender.

  10. Step 10

    Season with salt to taste.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 10: Season with salt to taste.

  11. Step 11

    Add oyster sauce and toss everything together until evenly coated.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 11: Add oyster sauce and toss everything together until evenly coated.

  12. Step 12

    Add the steamed rice noodles to the wok.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 12: Add the steamed rice noodles to the wok.

  13. Step 13

    Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and well combined with the vegetables and pork.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 13: Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and well combined

  14. Step 14

    Serve immediately while hot.

    Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Vegetables step 14: Serve immediately while hot.

Cooking Tips

  • Steaming the noodles instead of boiling them creates a firmer, chewier texture that holds up well during stir-frying. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
  • Add a light soup or cold vegetable side if the stir-fry is salty, spicy, or saucy.
  • Keep rice or noodles ready before cooking because stir-fries are best served immediately.

Recipe Card

A quick and flavorful stir-fried noodle dish made with chewy steamed rice noodles, savory pork belly, and crisp vegetables. Steaming the noodles before stir-frying gives them a pleasantly firm texture while allowing them to absorb the rich flavors of soy sauce and oyster sauce.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Rice Noodles
  • 100 g Pork Belly
  • 1/4 head Cabbage
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 small Onion
  • To taste Soy Sauce
  • To taste Oyster Sauce
  • To taste Salt
  • 1 tsp Shaoxing Wine
  • 1 stalk Green Onion

Method

  1. Prepare the rice noodles.
  2. Place the noodles in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for about 15 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  3. Loosen and separate the steamed noodles, then set aside.
  4. Prepare the vegetables and pork belly.
  5. Slice the cabbage, carrot, and onion into thin strips. Thinly slice the pork belly and finely chop the green onion.
  6. Heat a little oil in a wok and stir-fry the pork belly until it begins to release its fat.
  7. Add the chopped green onion, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce. Stir-fry until the pork is lightly browned and evenly coated.
  8. Add the onion and carrot strips and cook until slightly softened.
  9. Add the cabbage and continue stir-frying until just tender.
  10. Season with salt to taste.
  11. Add oyster sauce and toss everything together until evenly coated.
  12. Add the steamed rice noodles to the wok.
  13. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and well combined with the vegetables and pork.
  14. Serve immediately while hot.

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