Back when I lived in Hong Kong, stir-fried glass noodles with minced pork and edamame was one of my mom’s go-to dishes. She always said it was perfect for busy evenings—simple, quick, and satisfying. The savory aroma of pork and spicy bean paste filled our small kitchen, and the noodles soaked up all that rich flavor. I loved twirling them with my chopsticks, feeling that this was the true taste of home.
Now, living in Canada, I often make this dish on cool evenings after a long day. The rising steam and familiar scent instantly take me back to those comforting moments in my mother’s kitchen—a warm reminder that no matter where I am, home can always be recreated, one dish at a time.
Stir-fried Glass Noodles with Minced Pork and Edamame
Ingredients
Seasoning
Steps
Soak the glass noodles
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Soak the glass noodles in warm water until soft, then cut into shorter lengths.
Stir-fry minced pork
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Heat oil in a pan, sauté minced garlic and ginger, then add minced pork and stir-fry until browned.
Add Spicy broad bean paste
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Add spicy broad bean paste and stir well.
Add Shelled Edamame
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Add edamame and stir-fry until half cooked.
Seasoning
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Season with soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, sugar, and pepper. Add water and bring to a boil.
Add soaked noodles
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Add soaked noodles and stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the noodles absorb the sauce.
Done and Serve
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When the sauce is mostly absorbed, drizzle with sesame oil (or chili oil) and toss with chopped scallions before serving.
Cooking Tips 烹飪技巧
- Skip the spicy bean paste if serving children.
- The noodles taste best when they fully soak up the savory sauce
