Hoisin Pork with Rice Noodles

Name: Hoisin Pork with Rice Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1½ lbs. pork strips; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons sesame oil; ½ tablespoon canola oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 dash fish sauce; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 5 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1-2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 hot pepper, minced; 3 tablespoons peanut butter; ¼ cup water; 9 oz. rice noodles; 1 cup grated carrots; ½ cup chopped scallions; ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe GLPR91efaf34c3f3a6

Vietnamese

Main Course

30 min

743 cal

Servings: 6

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Tender strips of marinated pork stir-fried until golden and served over soft rice noodles with a savory-sweet hoisin sauce. Topped with fresh vegetables, cilantro, and crushed peanuts for a complete meal with bright, balanced flavors.

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Ingredients

1½ lbs. pork strips

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

3 tablespoons sesame oil

½ tablespoon canola oil

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon sugar

1 dash fish sauce

3 tablespoons vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

5 cloves garlic, finely minced

1-2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated

1 hot pepper, minced

3 tablespoons peanut butter

¼ cup water

9 oz. rice noodles

1 cup grated carrots

½ cup chopped scallions

½ cup chopped roasted peanuts

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, honey, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger, hot pepper, peanut butter, and water until well combined. For a smoother sauce, you may puree the mixture in a food processor.
Place the pork strips in a container and pour the marinade over them, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight (about 12-15 hours) for best flavor development.
Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain, reserving about ¼ cup of the cooking liquid. Toss the noodles gently with the reserved liquid to keep them moist.
Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and discard the remaining marinade. Working in batches if needed to avoid crowding, cook the pork strips until browned on the outside and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
Divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls. Top each portion with the cooked pork and arrange the grated carrots, chopped scallions, peanuts, and cilantro on top. Serve immediately, allowing diners to mix toppings to their preference.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Hoisin, fish sauce, and sesame oil will require a stop at an Asian market—Harris Teeter carries some but not reliably, and you'll almost certainly need to visit a dedicated Asian grocer for the full lineup, adding real time and cost to a weeknight. The dish itself is affordable once ingredients are in hand, but the 30-minute time understates prep: julienning carrots, mincing garlic and ginger, cooking pork to tenderness, and assembling a proper sauce realistically takes 40-45 minutes. It reheats reasonably well and serves six, making it a good family size, but the ingredient hunt is the real ask here—budget the extra stop if you don't stock Asian pantry staples.