Dry Hủ Tiếu Mì with Caramelized Pork and Crispy Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A southern Vietnamese noodle dish featuring chewy rice noodles tossed with rich caramelized pork and topped with crispy shallots for a perfect balance of textures. This Vietnamese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs hủ tiếu mì noodles, pork shoulder, thinly sliced, shallots, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 200 g hủ tiếu mì noodles
• 150 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp scallions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• for serving lime wedges
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 200 g hủ tiếu mì noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until pliable, then drain thoroughly.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3 thinly sliced shallots and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 150 g thinly sliced pork shoulder, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is caramelized and tender.
5. Step 5: Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the soaked 200 g noodles for 1-2 minutes until just tender; drain well.
6. Step 6: Toss the drained noodles with the caramelized pork mixture and 2 tbsp chopped scallions until evenly coated.
7. Step 7: Plate the noodles and pork, sprinkle with crispy shallots and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over before eating.