Spicy Cabbage and Pork Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Chewy rice noodles tossed with tender pork, crunchy cabbage, and a savory-sweet-spicy sauce for a satisfying weeknight meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, napa cabbage, rice noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
• 10 oz, thinly sliced napa cabbage
• 8 oz rice noodles
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp chili garlic paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, minced ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook rice noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cabbage and stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Step 4: Return pork to the skillet. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic paste, and sugar. Stir to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add cooked noodles and toss until evenly coated and heated through. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.