Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 tbsp

Vegetable oil

3 ounce

Ground pork

1 tsp

Garlic

minced

6 ounce

Cabbage

shredded

3 ounce

Carrots

shredded

5 ounce

Mung bean noodles

rehydrated

0.33 cup

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Green onions

minced

1 tbsp

Sugar

0.5 tsp

Ginger

minced, skinless

0.5 tsp

White pepper

ground

Step 1
~2 min

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add ground pork and minced garlic to the pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Cook until the pork browns and the garlic flavor permeates.

Step 4
~2 min

Turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 5
~2 min

Add shredded cabbage and carrots.

Step 6
~2 min

Stir-fry until the vegetables soften.

Step 7
~2 min

Add rehydrated mung bean noodles, soy sauce, minced green onions, sugar, minced skinless ginger, and ground white pepper.

Step 8
~2 min

Continue to stir-fry until all ingredients are mixed well.

Step 9
~2 min

Ensure the entire dish is coated with soy sauce.

Step 10
~2 min

Cook until the dish is steaming hot, light brown, and the noodles are transparent with a shiny glaze.

Step 11
~2 min

Use cooking tongs to twist and transfer the stir-fry onto a platter.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Soak the mung bean noodles in warm water until softened before adding to the pan.

Garnish with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be partially made ahead; stir-fry the vegetables and pork separately.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice.

Add a side of stir-fried greens.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Egg drop soup
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food dish in China.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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