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    Stir-Fried Pork with Ho Fun Noodles

    Published: Oct 9, 2018 · Modified: Jun 25, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Everyone loves Asian style dishes and they’re not as hard to make as you might think. Learn how to make my favorite Stir Fried Pork with Ho Fun Noodles in your kitchen tonight.

    Stir Fried Pork with vegetables on a bed of Ho Fun Noodles on a white platter

    Years ago I had my very first Ho Fun noodle dish, and its an item I look for on every Chinese restaurant menu. Those lovely gluten-free noodles pair so well with a stir fry, adding more substance to the dish. And who doesn’t love noodles?

    The only tricky part of any Asian inspired dish is how the sauce is thickened. Corn starch is the key ingredient in thickening the sauces that take minutes to make and explode with flavor!

    What Ingredients do you need to make Stir Fried Pork with Ho Fun Noodles?

    ingredients in small bowls next to sliced pork tenderloin on white butcher paper next to a box of Argo corn starch on a wooden cutting board

    Before I start cooking any dish I make in my kitchen, I get all my ingredients together. This is called the mise en place (everything in its place). This not only speeds up the cooking process but ensures that I have all the ingredients necessary to make the dish I’m preparing. There’s nothing worse than finding out you don’t have something you need in the middle of cooking!

    These are the first ingredients I’ll be using, velveting the pork.

    What is Velveting?

    Pork in glass bowl velveting

    Velveting is a technique in Chinese cuisine for preserving the moisture of meat while cooking. Additionally, it provides a soft or “velvety” texture to the meat of any entrée.

    The technique is applied to raw meat before cooking either in oil or in water. It involves pre-coating the meat with a mixture of oil, corn starch, rice wine and soy sauce ( some recipes call for egg whites). The meat can then be sautéed, stir-fried, deep-fried, simmered, or boiled. During cooking, the velveting mixture also protects the meat fibers, preventing them from seizing, resulting in more tender meat.

    The most important ingredient of any velveting marinade is the cornstarch. The other ingredients can vary depending upon whose recipe you’re using. But they all include corn starch and that my friends is non-negotiable.

    If you’ve never tried the velveting process you’re going to be surprised to see just how easy it is to do and how much of a difference it makes in the dish. That’s why it’s important to use the best quality corn starch you can find so it mixes well with the other ingredients creating deliciousness time after time. 

    In the picture above the pork is in the velveting mixture. Keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook.

    It’s not difficult to cook Chinese food at Home-

    ingredients in small glass bowls to make stir fry sauce sitting a wooden cutting board

    The trick to Chinese cooking is simply in having the right ingredients. Most supermarkets sell everything you need to create your own Chinese favorites, and if they don’t you can usually find an Asian market in your area.

    The mise en place for the sauce has a few ingredients that might be unfamiliar to you,  like oyster sauce and dark soy sauce. But they do make a difference so look for both of those items and keep them on hand. The other ingredients are easy, beef stock, rice wine, sugar and Corn Starch.

    What are Ho Fun Noodles?

    Ho fun (He fun, shahe fun, chow fun) is a wide flat rice noodle, popular in Southern China, especially in Guangdong province. It is normally stir-fried with meat or vegetables.

    vegetables for stir fry and ho fun noodles sitting on a wooden cutting board

    Let’s gather the ingredients (mise en place) for our  Pork stir fry with Ho Fun Noodles. Here’s where you can have some fun, swapping out the vegetables for your favorites. Remember that recipes are guidelines and don’t be afraid to color outside the (guide)lines.

    stir fried pork on ho fun noodles to make Pork Ho Fun

    Stir-frying is a Chinese cooking technique in which ingredients are fried in a small amount of very hot oil while being stirred in a wok. I do have a wok but almost never drag it out to cook, so feel free to use a large saute pan as I did. A wok will make it easier but isn’t a deal-breaker.

    It’s all about the sauce and a fast cooking process. That’s why it’s important to have your ingredients ready to go before you start. And quality ingredients help you be more successful in creating deliciousness in your own kitchen.

    I do love Ho Fun noodles but this dish would go equally as well on a bed of jasmine rice. Wouldn’t your family love to sit down to this delicious Chinese dish? And it’s quicker and a lot less expensive than ordering out! Cooking doesn’t need to be difficult and having control over the ingredients you use, makes the process even more important. I love to know what’s in the food I’m eating, don’t you?

    Pork Ho Fun on a white plate

    If you enjoyed this recipe you might enjoy these other Asian inspired recipes:

    • Korean Pork Barbecue
    • Chinese Sticky Wings
    • Black Peppercorn Beef and Broccoli 
    • Pork Fried Rice and Chinese Barbecued Pork

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    Stir-Fried Pork with Ho Fun Noodles

    Wouldn't your family love to sit down to my Stir-Fried Pork with Ho Fun Noodles? Cooking Chinese dishes in your home isn't difficult.  Try my recipe tonight!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 728kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Velveting Mixture

    • 1 tbsp rice cooking wine Shaoxing if available
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Argo Corn Starch
    • 12 ounces pork tenderloin ⅛ to ¼ inch slices

    Sauce

    • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
    • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp rice cooking wine
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ⅓ cup beef stock
    • 2 teaspoons Argo Corn Starch

    Other ingredients

    • ½ cup Mazola Corn Oil
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger thinly sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic sliced thin sliced thin
    • 2 tbsp scallions sliced- use white portion for saute
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
    • 1 cup bok choy
    • 1 cup snow peas
    • ½ cup carrots sliced
    • ½ cup red bell peppers sliced
    • ½ cup broccoli florets
    • 2 tbsp sliced scallions sliced- use green part for garnish
    • 12 ounces Ho Fun Noodles cooked per instructions
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    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients for the velveting mixture in a bowl and mix well.
    • Add pork to the mixture, mixing well and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
    • Mix sauce ingredients the in another bowl.
    • Heat Mazola Corn oil in a wok or large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. It should be about 350 degrees.
    • Add the pork to the pan and quickly fry it for 1-2 minutes until pork is almost done and the exterior has turned nicely brown.
    • Remove the pork from the pan and place over a wire grate to allow it to drain.
    • Pour the oil out of the pan, reserving 2 tablespoons. Rinse the pan with water, getting rid of any excess residue by scraping the pan. Dry pan and return to set aside till needed.
    • Cook Ho Fun noodles as directed on package,
    • After the noodles have started cooking place the saute pan back on the stove and finish the stir fry.
    • 10. Add the 2 tablespoons of oil back to the pan. Add in ginger, garlic and scallions (white). Saute for about 45 seconds until fragrant.
    • 11. Return the pork to pan along with vegetables. Saute for about 1-2 minute then add in the sauce mixture.
    • 12. Cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce mixture thickens. Serve over cooked Ho Fun Noodles and garnish with scallions (green)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 728kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4470IU | Vitamin C: 59.1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    Comments

    1. betty

      June 08, 2021 at 4:32 am

      5 stars
      that was THE best stirfry ever ,plenty of sauce just loved it a keeper forever just added 4 more cloves of garlic gonna sleep well tonight thanks love

      Reply
    2. Norma Toth

      December 31, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Looking for an authentic Pork Chow Funn that Okazuya Rest made in the 1960’s

      Reply
    3. swathi

      October 12, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      That stir fried pork looks delicious I love it, Whenever I visit your blog get learn something new. Today I learned about Velvet ting. Thanks for sharing. This is wholesome with pork and veggies.

      Reply
    4. 1stopmom

      October 11, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      I never heard of velveting before but it sounds like a good idea! I am going to try it out the next time I cook. I always keep cornstarch in my pantry. For as long as I can remember all I have ever bought is Argo.

      Reply
    5. Tomi C

      October 11, 2018 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      I keep cornstarch in the pantry. It really is versatile for cooking and cleaning. Argo is the only brand I trust. My grandma used it and my great grandma used it so it’s been around for generations in my family.

      Reply
    6. Catalina

      October 11, 2018 at 5:13 am

      5 stars
      This dish is so perfect. It has all the ingredients that one’s need! I love how is packed with veggies! Looks so tasty!

      Reply
    7. Jamie H

      October 11, 2018 at 2:22 am

      Yum! Stir fry is one of my favorite meals! I love that it’s quick to cook, but so flavorful!
      I need to practice your “everything in place” mantra, since I’ve recently had several meals where I was making substitutions halfway through!

      Reply
    8. Lisa Martin

      October 11, 2018 at 12:46 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing your technique. This looks so yummy and like something I might actually be able to do!

      Reply
    9. Anita Anderson

      October 10, 2018 at 9:51 pm

      4 stars
      Mmm, your photos are delicious and now I want a plate of my own. Will have to try this recipe at home as everyone loves a good stir-fried recipe.

      Reply
    10. Jenn@Engineermommy

      October 10, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      This dish looks so delicious. There’s nothing better than a great stir-fry and this absolutely looks the part.

      Reply
    11. Pam

      October 10, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      We are huge lovers of Chinese cuisine in our family. I’ve been trying to find a simple recipe for stir fried pork for the kids. I can’t wait to make this.

      Reply
    12. Ashley

      October 10, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      This dish looks amazing. My husband loves stuff like this, I will pin this so I can try it out later for him.

      Reply
    13. Angie

      October 10, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      This recipe looks seriously amazing. Also, corn starch is a perfect staple for any cooking, and it’s so useful in the house!

      Reply
    14. Terri Steffes

      October 10, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      5 stars
      I am glad you mentioned the rice. I think I would like that better. I also loved learning about velveting. I cannot wait to see what a difference it will make.

      Reply
    15. Tasheena

      October 10, 2018 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      This recipe looks so savory. I know my family would love this. This recipe would be perfect to add to our menu for next week.

      Reply
    16. Melissa Chapman

      October 10, 2018 at 11:00 am

      4 stars
      I have always loved chow fun and the noodles are so tasty. I need to get to learn about this asian style marinade of my food.

      Reply
    17. Jeanette

      October 10, 2018 at 10:15 am

      That looks absolutely awesome! I NEED more ideas for dinner! We are SO bored with what we eat that this would be a great change.

      Reply
    18. GiGi Eats

      October 10, 2018 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      Way to bring Chinese Take Out HOME!! Looks amazing! WAY BETTER than the typical stuff you find in the white box!

      Reply
    19. Matt Adams

      October 10, 2018 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      yumm!! I cooked it yesterday and really love it as the great taste of spices authentic flavor. Wonderful tastiest fried pork I have ever taste. Waiting for your new recipes.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        October 10, 2018 at 8:59 am

        Thank you Matt! I’m always happy to hear when my friends enjoy my recipes!

        Reply
    20. Candy

      October 10, 2018 at 8:46 am

      We do love our stir fry and love our pork. Will have to try out these noodles. New to us

      Reply

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