Black Bean Pork and Choi Sum Rice Noodles
Wide rice noodles tossed with sliced pork, crunchy choi sum and a sticky black bean sauce.
Made with Black bean sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak or cook the rice noodles following the packet instructions until just tender, then drain, rinse under cold water and toss with 1 tsp of the oil to stop sticking.
- 2
Toss the pork with the cornflour and tamari and leave for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over a high heat. Stir fry the pork in two batches for 2 to 3 minutes each until browned and cooked through with no pink. Remove to a plate.
5 min - 4
Add the remaining oil, the pepper and garlic. Stir fry for 1 minute, then add the choi sum stems and cook for 2 minutes. Add the leaves.
3 min - 5
Return the pork to the wok with your ready made black bean sauce (see the base recipe) and 3 tbsp water. Bring to a bubble.
- 6
Add the noodles and toss gently for 2 minutes until hot and coated. Serve straight away.
2 min
Tips
- Soaking noodles in warm rather than boiling water stops them from going mushy in the wok.
- Cut the pork across the grain in thin slices so it stays tender.
- If the noodles clump, add a splash of water and toss with tongs.
Storing and freezing
Keeps up to 2 days in the fridge if cooled within 1 hour. Reheat in a hot pan with a splash of water until steaming hot all the way through. Not ideal for freezing.
Questions
Can I use chicken or beef?
Yes. Thinly sliced chicken breast or beef sirloin both work. Cook until the chicken has no pink inside.
What if I cannot find choi sum?
Use pak choi, tenderstem broccoli or Chinese leaf instead.
Is it gluten free?
Yes, with gluten free rice noodles, tamari and black bean sauce. It is also dairy free, egg free and nut free.
More made with black bean sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.