Noodles Tossed with Garlic, Pork, and Vegetables (Zhurou Laomien)
Zhurou Laomien is a savory Chinese stir-fry dish featuring tender noodles tossed with garlic, pork, and a medley of vegetables. This versatile one-dish meal is perfect for using up leftovers and can be easily adapted by substituting chicken, beef, or shrimp for the pork.
Equipment
- Nonstick wok or skillet
- spatula
Ingredients
- For the Noodles:
- 8 oz 225 g dried wheat noodles
- For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup 50 ml unsalted chicken stock or water
- 1 –2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 large cloves garlic crushed
- 8 oz 225 g cooked pork, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 8 oz 200 g Chinese cabbage (napa), celery cabbage, or bok choy, trimmed and cut into narrow 2-inch (5-cm) pieces
- 4 fresh mushrooms trimmed and sliced
- ½ can bamboo shoots cut into narrow, bite-size strips (optional)
- 2 green onions scallions, sliced, for garnish
- Soy sauce and chili sauce optional, for serving
Instructions
- Parboil the noodles according to package directions or use the parboiled wheat noodles recipe.
- Keep the noodles warm.
- In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients (chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, and pepper) and set aside.
- Heat a nonstick wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add the oil.
- When the oil is hot, stir-fry the crushed garlic for 3–4 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pork strips and stir-fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add the cabbage, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and bring it to a boil.
- Add the parboiled noodles, stirring and turning briskly until they are heated through and well-coated with the sauce.
- Add more stock if the mixture seems dry.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
- Offer extra soy sauce and chili sauce at the table for additional seasoning.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair with a light and fruity white wine like Pinot Grigio or a crisp Asian beer.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 60 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 6 g | Salt: 700 mg
