Shanghai-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Soy-Braised Pork
Soft wheat noodles stir-fried with tender soy-braised pork, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce, showcasing classic Shanghainese flavors. This Chinese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh Shanghai-style wheat noodles, soy-braised pork belly, sliced thin, bok choy, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 10 oz fresh Shanghai-style wheat noodles
- 6 oz soy-braised pork belly, sliced thin
- 2 cups bok choy, chopped
- 3 tbsp scallions, sliced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch 10 oz fresh Shanghai-style wheat noodles for 1 minute until just tender; drain and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat; add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 6 oz thinly sliced soy-braised pork belly and stir-fry for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Step 4: Toss in 2 cups chopped bok choy and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Add the blanched noodles along with 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 3 tbsp sliced scallions; stir-fry for 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and hot.
- Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the noodles, toss once more, and serve immediately.









