Taiwanese Fried Rice Noodles
Taiwanese Fried Rice Noodles, also known as "Chao Mi Fun," is a beloved home-style dish in Taiwan. Every household has its own variation — some with pork, others with shrimp or just vegetables — but all versions share the same comforting texture and savory flavor.Made with thin rice vermicelli, stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, cabbage, and carrots, this dish is often served at family gatherings, holidays, and even traditional celebrations. It’s easy to make in large batches and holds up well as a party or potluck dish.Whether you’re craving a quick noodle fix or want to explore classic Taiwanese comfort food, this fried rice noodle recipe is a great place to start.
Equipment
- Pan
Ingredients
- 300 g rice noodle (A pack of rice noodle)
- 1/4 cabbage
- 3 stalks scallion (trimmed)
- 1/4 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 carrot
- 10 dry shiitake mushrooms
- 3 tablespoon dried shrimp
- 8 oz pork belly
- White pepper
- 1 cup pork soup stock
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
Preparing
- Soak shiitake mushrooms in hot water until fully reconstituted about 30 minutes.
- Clean cabbage and cut crosswise into thin slices, about 1/2-inch thick.
- Slice onion and carrot, chop scallion, mince garlic, and place aside.
- Soak rice noodles in water to soften about 10 minutes, cut the rice noodles in half (roughly 8-inch lengths), and drain the noodles well.
- Slice the soaked mushrooms into strips.
- Cut the pork belly into strips and place aside.
Fry rice noodles
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over high heat.
- Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and the dried shrimp in the pan, and fry until fragrant about 30 seconds.
- Add the garlic and scallion, and fry about 15 seconds.
- Add the pork belly, carrot, onion, and fry for 1 minute.
- Add the soy sauce and fry until fragrant about 15 seconds.
- Add the cabbage and continue to cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
- Add the pork stock and softened rice noodles. Cook and fry the noodles constantly for 2 minutes. Allow the noodles to fully absorb the stock.
- Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Serve the Taiwanese Fried Rice Noodles. Finish and enjoy
Notes
If you are a vegetarian, leave out the pork, dried shrimp, and replace pork stock with water.
Serving & Storage Tips
Serve hot or warm. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 1–2 days and reheated in a pan with a splash of water or oil.
