Zha Cai Rousi Mian
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
451 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Zha Cai Rousi Mian
Description
This recipe highlights pork shoulder thinly sliced and marinated to maintain tenderness and savoriness, then stir-fried at high heat with Zha Cai, which adds a distinct salty, tangy, and crunchy note. The fresh white noodles are cooked separately and placed in bowls, then topped with the pork and pickled vegetable mixture. Hot chicken stock is ladled over, warming the noodles and broth, making a comforting and flavorful soup.
The sesame oil drizzle adds a nutty fragrance, while chopped scallions provide freshness and a mild bite. The combination of textures—tender pork, crisp pickled mustard stems, and soft noodles—creates a balanced eating experience. This dish offers interest in flavor from the fermented Zha Cai and savory pork, complemented by the clear chicken broth.
Enjoy Zha Cai Rousi Mian as a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for noodle lovers looking for a savory soup with pickled vegetable accents.
Ingredients
For the pork:
- 4-6 ounces pork shoulder cut into thin strips, or pork loin
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the rest of the soup:
- 8 ounces fresh white noodles (use half this weight if using dried noodles)
- 4 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 7 ounces pickled mustard stems (may also be labeled “pickled radish” - look for 榨菜 - Zha Cai on the label)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 scallion (chopped)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the pork, cornstarch, oil, wine, oyster sauce, and salt. Set aside to marinate while preparing the other ingredients.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and distribute between two bowls.
- Meanwhile, in another pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil and keep warm on the stove. Taste for seasoning and season with salt to taste if desired.
- Heat your wok over high heat until smoking. Add a tablespoon of oil, and stir-fry the pork until browned. Add the Zha Cai and sugar, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Ladle hot broth over the noodles, and top with the pork and Zha Cai mixture. Garnish with a drizzle of sesame oil and scallions. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 952mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1370mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 247IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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