Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Pork and Seasonal Vegetables

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A savory stir-fry combining translucent glass noodles, tender pork strips, and crisp seasonal vegetables for a satisfying brunch dish with Chinese flavor hints. This chinese ready in about 30 minutes pairs glass noodles, pork loin, thinly sliced, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 100 g glass noodles in warm water for 15 minutes until softened, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 150 g thinly sliced pork loin and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the pork is cooked through and starting to brown.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned green bell pepper and 1 medium julienned carrot, stir-frying for 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Add the drained glass noodles, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp ground white pepper. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced scallions on top before serving hot.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Pork and Seasonal Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 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 Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Pork and Seasonal 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 glass noodles from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Pork and Seasonal 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 Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Pork and Seasonal Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Stir-Fried Glass Noodles with Pork and Seasonal Vegetables?

Chinese chinese 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.

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