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.
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
- Small bowl
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 & Wine Advice
Pair with a light and fruity white wine like Pinot Grigio or a crisp Asian beer.
Nutrition values
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 60 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 12 g | Sugar: 6 g