braised noodles with ribs and beans

Pork and Green Bean Braised Noodles: A Complete Guide

Braised noodles with pork and green beans are a comforting, one-pot meal loved for its rich flavors and satisfying textures. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate this dish at home.

Ingredients:

250g fresh noodles (or dried), 200g pork ribs (cut into small pieces), 200g green beans (trimmed and snapped), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp ginger (grated), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tsp sugar, 500ml water or broth, vegetable oil, and sesame oil for finishing.

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Marinate pork with soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger for 15 minutes. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.

2. Cook the pork: Heat oil in a wok or deep pot. Stir-fry marinated pork until browned, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.

3. Simmer the base: Pour in water or broth, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until pork is tender.

4. Add green beans and noodles: Place blanched green beans over the pork. Break fresh noodles into shorter pieces and arrange them evenly on top. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, until noodles absorb the broth and soften.

5. Finish and serve: Drizzle with sesame oil. Gently toss everything together. Garnish with chopped scallions if desired. Serve hot for a hearty, family-friendly meal.

This dish balances savory, slightly sweet flavors with tender pork, crisp-tender beans, and perfectly coated noodles—a true crowd-pleaser!