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How to Cook Savory Pork in Crispy Noodles

Pork in crispy noodles combines golden, crunchy canton noodles with tender savory pork, colorful vegetables, quail eggs, and a rich, flavorful sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Noodles recipe
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: canton noodles, crispy noodles, savory pork
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 300 grams pork diced
  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup onions sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup sweet peas
  • 10 pcs quail eggs cooked and shelled
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch diluted with 1/4 cup water
  • 50 grams canton noodles

Instructions

How to Cook Savory Pork in Crispy Noodles:

  • Melt a tablespoon margarine in a saucepan. Saute garlic until brown, then add onions and pork.
  • Continue to saute for 3 more minutes.
  • Pour in water and season with salt, pepper and soy sauce.
  • Cover pan and let simmer for 10 minutes. When pork is tender, add carrots, peas and quail eggs.
  • Thicken sauce with cornstarch and let it cook for 2 minutes more. Set aside.
  • With 3 tablespoon of margarine, fry canton noodles until golden brown.
  • Drain and arrange the noodles in a platter. Then pour pork mixture over fried noodles.
  • Serve hot. Good for 5 persons.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Fry the Noodles Until Golden

Fry the canton noodles over medium heat until they turn evenly golden and crisp. Avoid using very high heat because the noodles can brown too quickly while remaining unevenly cooked. Drain them well after frying so the finished dish isn't overly greasy.

Thicken the Sauce Properly

Dissolve the cornstarch in a little cool water before adding it to the simmering pork mixture. This helps prevent lumps and gives the sauce a smooth, glossy texture that coats the noodles nicely. Let it cook for about two minutes after adding the cornstarch so the starch fully thickens the sauce.

Add the Sauce Just Before Serving

Keep the crispy noodles separate from the pork mixture until you're ready to serve. Pouring the hot sauce over the noodles too early will soften them and take away their satisfying crunch. For the best contrast, arrange the noodles on a platter and spoon the savory pork topping over them right before serving.