Taiwan Rice Noodles Stir Fry (炒米粉)
A savory and satisfying stir-fry featuring rice vermicelli, marinated pork, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and cabbage. This Taiwan Style Rice Noodles dish is perfect for family meals or potlucks and brings bold, comforting flavors to the table.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb pork loin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 7 oz dried rice noodles
- 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 8 oz Taiwanese cabbage (or regular cabbage), thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 3 tablespoon dried shrimp
- ¼ tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Soak the mushrooms:Place dried shiitake mushrooms in a bowl of hot water and soak for 20 minutes. Remove, slice, and set aside. Reserve 1 cup of the soaking liquid for later.
- 2
Soak the noodles:Place dried rice noodles in lukewarm water and soak for about 15 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Marinate the pork:In a bowl, combine sliced pork with soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Cook the aromatics:Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add dried shrimp and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 30 seconds.
- 5
Add the pork:Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove pork, shrimp, and mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
- 6
Stir-fry the vegetables:Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add sliced cabbage and shredded carrots. Stir-fry until tender, about 3–4 minutes. Cover the pan briefly if needed to help the cabbage soften.
- 7
Cook the noodles:Push veggies to the side (or remove briefly), add 2 tablespoons oil, then add the soaked rice noodles. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes to soften and combine.
- 8
Season and mix:Add soy sauce and 1 cup of reserved mushroom soaking liquid to the noodles. Toss everything together. Return the cooked pork, mushrooms, and shrimp to the pan and stir to combine.
- 9
Finish and serve:Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly until everything is fully combined and heated through. Season with salt to taste, toss in scallions, and serve hot.