Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork and Thai Holy Basil

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Wide rice noodles stir-fried with crispy pork belly, sweet soy sauce, and fragrant Thai holy basil for a savory, satisfying noodle dish. This thai-inspired noodles ready in about 30 minutes pairs sliced into thin strips pork belly, vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 8 oz sliced pork belly. Stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until the pork becomes crispy and golden brown. Remove pork from wok and set aside, leaving oil in the wok.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz wide rice noodles to the wok along with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp palm sugar. Toss gently to coat noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until noodles are heated through and slightly caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Return the crispy pork belly to the wok and add 1 cup fresh Thai holy basil leaves, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 2 sliced scallions. Stir-fry for 1 more minute until the basil wilts and the dish is fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately while hot for a perfect balance of crispy pork and aromatic herbs.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork and Thai Holy Basil take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 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 Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork and Thai Holy Basil?

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 vegetable oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork and Thai Holy Basil?

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 Wide Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork and Thai Holy Basil 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 Wide Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork and Thai Holy Basil?

Thai noodles 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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