Crispy, crunchy, savory pork belly mingles with a tangy soy-based sauce and curly knife-cut noodles in this Asian Pork Belly Noodles recipe. It’s fast, easy, and full of big umami flavors that are super satisfying.
Pork belly is one of those rich, salty, savory meat cuts that we absolutely love but don’t have too often. So when we want an indulgent noodle dish with big umami flavors, we make this special Asian pork belly noodles recipe.
This is an easy and fast noodle dish that’s perfect for beginning cooks, college students, parents with hungry kids to feed, and professional chefs alike. I created this recipe while one of my college kids was home on break. Noodle-based dishes are always a welcome dinner with our college kids, and crispy pork belly is another ingredient that’s always a hit. Combined with a simple Asian-inspired sauce that I use in other recipes, this pork belly noodle dinner was a home run from the start.
With this recipe, you can have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes. Make it tonight, and let us know what you think!
Table of Contents
Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!
- Easy – The steps are fairly simple to follow for a quick, hearty weeknight meal.
- Simple ingredients – You only need a few ingredients to make this dish!
- Fast – Depending on how long it takes the pork belly to cook, you can usually make this dish from start to finish in about 30-40 minutes.
- Flavorful – the pork belly builds the flavor foundation, punctuated by the sautéed onions and garlic, and the sauce brings all the flavors together.
Ingredient notes
- Noodles – We love using squiggly knifecut noodles for this dish. You can easily substitute everything from linguine to rice noodles.
- Pork belly – Buy sliced pork belly then slice it further into smaller 1-inch pieces. If it comes with skin on, remove the skin before slicing and cooking. You can substitute thick cut bacon instead or pancetta.
- Onions, garlic – These aromatics work with the pork belly to build the flavor base.
- Sauce ingredients – This noodle dish calls for a simple Asian-flavored sauce with soy sauce, oyster sauce, light brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Green onion and sesame seeds – Add these right before serving for garnish.
Step-by-step instructions
You’ll find full measurements and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here are some step-by-step photos and a quick overview of how to make this recipe.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Cook the pork belly. Drain all but one tablespoon of the grease. Set aside some of the cooked pork belly for later (anywhere from 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup).
- Make the sauce in a large bowl and set aside.
- Add the onions and garlic to the pork belly and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the sauce to the pork belly, onions, and garlic. Toss to coat.
- Drain the knifecut noodles once cooked and add to the pan.
- Toss to coat the noodles. Top with additional cooked pork belly that you set aside from earlier.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm.
Marlynn’s Tip
Recipe Tip
Removing pork belly skin is usually optional. But for this dish, if your pork belly comes with skin on it, I suggest removing the skin off before cooking. Since we’re cooking it for a fast noodle stir fry and not letting it cook low and slow, which the skin really needs to cook up nice and crispy.
Recipe FAQs
This is a great dish to add vegetables that sauté or quick fry well, such as snap peas, broccoli, thinly sliced bell peppers, and cabbage.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Serving suggestions
A bowl of pork belly noodles is like a warm and comforting hug that’s satisfying all on its own. Quick enough for busy weeknights, but also elevated enough to serve when friends come over.
Serve it with an Asian cucumber carrot salad and/or shrimp salad rolls for a light, refreshing side.
🍷 🥂 Wine pairings
The richness of the pork belly and the savory sauce pairs well with either a light-bodied red wine, such as Pinot Noir or Gamay, or a crisp white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc.
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Pork Belly Noodles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces knifecut noodles
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sliced pork belly, sliced further into 1" pieces
- ½ small onion, finely diced , about 3/4 cup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
Garnish
- 1 Tablespoon sliced green onions
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large pot with boiling water, cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Add the oil to a large skillet, saucepan, or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork belly and stir, cooking for about 10-12 minutes, until the pork belly is crisp. Drain all but 1 teaspoon of the grease from the pan.
- While the pork belly is cooking, in a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Once the pork belly is nearing your desired level of crispness, add the onions and garlic, stir together, and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Add the sauce to the pork belly, onions, and garlic.
- Drain the cooked noodles and toss together with the other ingredients in the saucepan until the noodles are well coated.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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