Hunan-Style Rice Noodles with Pork and Pickled Vegetables
Chewy rice noodles stir-fried with ground pork and tangy pickled vegetables, a street food favorite from Hunan province. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs dried rice noodles, ground pork, pickled mustard greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 8 oz dried rice noodles
- 10 oz ground pork
- 1/2 cup, chopped pickled mustard greens
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2, chopped scallions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Soak 8 oz dried rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then drain.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 10 oz ground pork and cook, breaking up the meat, for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp chili bean paste and 1/2 cup chopped pickled mustard greens; cook for 2 minutes until aromatic.
- Step 5: Add the drained rice noodles, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 cup water; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the noodles are heated through and absorb the sauce.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil, and garnish with 2 chopped scallions before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hunan-Style Rice Noodles with Pork and Pickled Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (25 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hunan-Style Rice Noodles with Pork and Pickled Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep dried rice noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hunan-Style Rice Noodles with Pork and Pickled Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hunan-Style Rice Noodles with Pork and Pickled Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hunan-Style Rice Noodles with Pork and Pickled Vegetables?
Chinese pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
