Char Siu Roast Pork Noodle Soup
A clear, gingery chicken broth with rice noodles, pak choi and slices of sticky roast char siu pork.
Made with Char siu marinade and Homemade chicken stock. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time50 + marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.21 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
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
Use your ready made char siu marinade (see the base recipe). Coat the pork with 70 ml of it, cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Keep the other 30 ml in a clean dish.
- 2
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roast the pork on a rack over a tin for 25 minutes, brushing with the reserved marinade halfway, until the centre reaches 70C. Rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly.
25 min - 3
While the pork roasts, bring your homemade chicken stock (see the base recipe) to a simmer with the ginger and tamari. Simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Soak the rice noodles in boiling water following the packet, usually 5 to 8 minutes, then drain.
- 5
Add the pak choi to the broth for the last 2 minutes. Taste and add a splash more tamari if you want it saltier.
2 min - 6
Divide the noodles between four bowls, ladle over the broth and vegetables, and lay the sliced pork on top with the spring onions.
Tips
- Keep the broth clear by simmering it gently. Hard boiling clouds it.
- Rinse rice noodles after draining so they do not clump, then add them to the bowls rather than the pot.
- If the pork is cooked ahead, slice it just before serving so it stays juicy.
Storing and freezing
Keep broth, noodles and pork in separate boxes in the fridge for up to 2 days, cooling them within 1 to 2 hours. Reheat the broth until boiling and pour it over the noodles.
Questions
Can I use shop bought stock?
Yes, but choose a gluten free, dairy free stock and taste before adding tamari, as many stock cubes are already very salty.
Which noodles work best?
Flat rice noodles or thin rice vermicelli both work. Wheat egg noodles are traditional in Hong Kong but contain gluten and egg.
Can I add a boiled egg?
Yes, a soft boiled egg is a classic topping. That makes the dish no longer egg free, so only add it if egg is not a problem.
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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.