Stir-Fried Pork with Pickled Vegetables and Vermicelli

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A vibrant Vietnamese dish combining savory stir-fried pork with tangy pickled carrots and daikon, served over light rice vermicelli noodles. This vietnamese-inspired pork ready in about 50 minutes pairs thinly sliced pork tenderloin, julienned carrots, julienned daikon radish 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1 cup julienned carrots and 1 cup julienned daikon radish in a bowl with 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 3 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
  2. Step 2: Soak 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 20 minutes until soft, then drain.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin to skillet, stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until pork is cooked through and starting to brown.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for another minute until pork is evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: To serve, place softened vermicelli noodles in bowls, top with stir-fried pork, pickled vegetables, 1/4 cup chopped scallions, 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Pork with Pickled Vegetables and Vermicelli take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (40 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 Pork with Pickled Vegetables and Vermicelli?

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 thinly sliced pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Pork with Pickled Vegetables and Vermicelli?

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 Pork with Pickled Vegetables and Vermicelli 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 Stir-Fried Pork with Pickled Vegetables and Vermicelli?

Vietnamese 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.

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