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Today, I want to share with you a simple yet delicious recipe for Vegetable Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli. This dish is vibrant in color and rich in texture, perfectly combining tender rice vermicelli with fresh, flavorful vegetables. Every bite is a delightful experience. Let's learn how to make this delicious dish together!

Ingredients and Substitutes

To make Vegetable Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli, you will need the following ingredients:

Main Inredients:

Rice Vermicelli: The primary component of the dish, providing the main texture.

Pork Loin: Adds protein and a savory flavor.

Eggs: Enhance the texture and nutritional value.

Carrot: Adds color and sweetness.

Garlic Chives and Bean Sprouts: Enhance the texture and provide a refreshing taste.

Supporting Ingredients:

Green Onions: Enhance the aroma.

Ginger: Removes any fishy smell and adds fragrance.

Seasonings:

Oil: Used for cooking to prevent sticking.

Light Soy Sauce: Enhances freshness and adds depth to the flavor.

Dark Soy Sauce: Used for coloring.

Oyster Sauce: Adds umami.

Pepper Powder: Adds flavor.

Cooking Wine: Removes any fishy smell.

Cornstarch: Makes the pork slices more tender.

Salt: For seasoning, adds saltiness.

Chicken Bouillon Powder: Enhances freshness.

Substitutes:

Rice Vermicelli Substitutes: Glass noodles can replace rice vermicelli, but they have different textures and water absorption properties, so cooking time needs to be adjusted.

Pork Loin Substitutes: Chicken breast or other meats can replace pork loin, but the flavor will differ.

Egg Substitutes: Duck eggs can replace chicken eggs, but duck eggs have a stronger flavor.

Carrot Substitutes: Pumpkin or sweet potato can replace carrots, adding a similar sweetness.

Garlic Chives Substitutes: Regular chives can replace garlic chives, offering a similar aroma.

Bean Sprouts Substitutes: If you don't have bean sprouts, you can increase the amount of other vegetables.

Green Onion Substitutes: Chopped onions can replace green onions, providing a similar aroma.

Ginger Substitutes: Ginger powder can partially replace fresh ginger, but fresh ginger has a stronger flavor.

Light Soy Sauce Substitutes: Fresh soy sauce can replace light soy sauce, but be mindful of the quantity used.

Dark Soy Sauce Substitutes: Braising soy sauce can replace dark soy sauce, but the color and flavor will differ.

Oyster Sauce Substitutes: Seafood sauce can partially replace oyster sauce, but the flavor will be different.

Pepper Powder Substitutes: Sichuan pepper powder can partially replace pepper powder, but it has a more numbing taste.

Cooking Wine Substitutes: Yellow wine can replace cooking wine to remove any fishy smell, but the flavor will be slightly different.

Cornstarch Substitutes: Lotus root powder can partially replace cornstarch, but the effect may differ.

Salt Substitutes: Soy sauce can be used in small amounts to replace salt for added saltiness, but it will alter the flavor.

Chicken Bouillon Powder Substitutes: Chicken broth or other umami-enhancing products can be used, or you can increase the amount of oyster sauce.

How Long to Soak Rice Vermicelli

Soak the rice vermicelli for 3 minutes. This initial soaking allows the vermicelli to absorb some water and become slightly soft, making it easier to handle in the next steps.

However, soaking for just 3 minutes is not enough. After soaking, drain the vermicelli and cover it with a lid for 5 minutes. This steaming step is crucial as it further softens the vermicelli and makes its texture more fluffy. This way, the stir-fried vermicelli will be more aromatic. After this steaming step, the vermicelli will have a better texture, and letting it cool down while separating it will effectively prevent the strands from sticking together.

How to Control the Heat When Stir-Frying Rice Vermicelli

Initial Stage: When you first add the rice vermicelli to the pan, use medium-low heat to prevent the bottom from burning while the inside remains uncooked. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is slightly golden.

Middle Stage: After cooking for a while, increase to medium heat. Add ingredients such as eggs, shredded meat, and carrots, and stir-fry quickly for 3-5 minutes to ensure the vermicelli and ingredients are well combined.

Final Stage: After adding light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, yellow chives, and bean sprouts, reduce the heat slightly to prevent the vegetables from overcooking and the vermicelli from breaking. Stir-fry on low heat for 2-3 minutes to ensure the vermicelli is evenly colored and coated with the sauce.

Success Tips

Rice Vermicelli Preparation: Soak the rice vermicelli for 3 minutes, then drain and steam for 5 minutes. This makes the vermicelli soft, fluffy, and non-sticky.

Seasoning Techniques: Marinate the shredded meat with a suitable amount of light soy sauce and oyster sauce. When stir-frying the vermicelli, use salt in moderation, and add chicken bouillon and MSG as needed. Use light soy sauce to enhance the flavor and dark soy sauce to add color, but don't overdo it.

Order of Cooking Ingredients: First, stir-fry the eggs and shredded meat, then add the carrots. Next, add the rice vermicelli and pan-fry before stir-frying. Finally, add the yellow chives, bean sprouts, and green onions to maintain their texture and flavor.

Heat Control: Start with medium-low heat to pan-fry the rice vermicelli, switch to medium heat to mix in the ingredients, and use low heat to add the seasoning and vegetables. This ensures even heating and a good texture.