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Zha Cai Rousi Mian
This bowl of Chinese Zha Cai Rousi Mian is as tasty as it is easy. The savory pork and Chinese pickle contrasts perfectly with the pure broth and noodles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 451 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the pork:
- 4-6 ounces pork shoulder or pork loin (cut into thin strips)
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
952mg
(40%)
Potassium
1370mg
(39%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
247IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% 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.