Q: Can I use beef instead of pork for this recipe? A: Yes, beef can be substituted, but the flavor profile will slightly change.
Q: Is it necessary to marinate the pork for 15 minutes? A: Marinating the pork enhances the flavor, but if short on time, a shorter marination can still work.
Suancai Pork Noodles
Notes
Ingredients:
- Pork (lean) - 400g
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Red Chili - 1
- Fresh Noodles - as needed
- Suancai (Chinese Sauerkraut) - 500g
- Salt - to taste
- White Pepper Powder - as needed
- Oyster Sauce - to taste
- Light Soy Sauce - to taste
- Cornstarch - as needed
- Spring Onion - for garnish
- White Sugar - a small spoonful
- Vinegar - a small amount
- Chicken Powder - 1 teaspoon
- Water - as needed
- Cut the pork into strips and marinate with salt, white pepper powder, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the pork strips until they change color. Add spring onions and chili strips, followed by suancai.
- Add a spoonful of white pepper powder, a small spoon of salt, a small handful of white sugar, a spoonful of light soy sauce, a little water, a little vinegar, and a teaspoon of chicken powder. Stew for 5 minutes.
- Cook the noodles and greens separately. Pour the prepared pork and suancai sauce over the noodles.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories: Varies based on portion size
- Protein: High (from pork and suancai)
- Carbohydrates: Moderate (from noodles)
- Fats: Moderate (depends on the amount of oil used)
