Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

12 ounce

Boneless Pork Tenderloin

sliced 1/4-inch thick and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

0.25 cup

Oyster Sauce

3 tbsp

Rice Vinegar

2 tbsp

Honey

1 tbsp

Hoisin Sauce

2.5 tsp

Hot Chili Oil

2 tsp

Fish Sauce (Nuoc Nam)

1 unit

Egg Yolk

12 ounce

Carrots

peeled and cut into feed tube lengths

6 ounce

Green Onions

cut into feed tube lengths

4 ounce

Dried Egg Noodles

1.25 cup

Fresh Cilantro Leaves

loosely packed

0.75 cup

Dry-Roasted Unsalted Peanuts

Step 1
~2 min

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add sliced pork and stir-fry until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer pork to a large bowl.

Step 3
~2 min

Blend oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, hoisin sauce, 2 teaspoons chili oil, fish sauce, and egg yolk in a blender until smooth.

Step 4
~2 min

Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked pork and mix well.

Step 5
~2 min

Slice carrots into thin strips or matchsticks.

Step 6
~2 min

Slice green onions thinly.

Step 7
~2 min

Add sliced green onions to the pork mixture.

Step 8
~2 min

Cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 9
~2 min

Add sliced carrots to the noodles and continue cooking until both noodles and carrots are just tender, about 2 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

Drain the noodles and carrots well and add them to the pork mixture.

Step 11
~2 min

Mince fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 12
~2 min

Mince dry-roasted peanuts.

Step 13
~2 min

Add minced cilantro and peanuts to the pork and noodle mixture and toss gently to combine.

Step 14
~2 min

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding the remaining 1 teaspoon of chili oil if desired.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve the Vietnamese noodles with pork and peanuts warm or at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili oil to your preference.

Garnish with extra peanuts and cilantro for a more vibrant presentation.

Marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes for more flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Accompany with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Vietnamese Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Popular Vietnamese street food dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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