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Taiwan Chao Main
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Taiwan Chao Main

16 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

714
Calories
37g
Protein
28g
Fat
78g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Chive 1 tbsp (3g) 1
Water not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 500 g fine rice noodles
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 250 g fatty minced pork
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
  • 3 Chinese mushrooms, soaked in water and diced
  • 6 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1 medium onion, sliced and fried
  • Oil, for cooking
  • 1 bunch spring onions, green ends only, cut into 2-3 cm lengths
  • ½ cup carrot, cut into fine slivers
  • Additional 125 mL light soy sauce
  • 500 mL water
  • 2 cups bean shoots
  • 1 bunch garlic chives, chopped
  • few leaves coriander leaves

Directions

1

Soak noodles as recommended on the packet in boiling water, then strain in a colander. Take care not to overcook.

2

In a frypan, fry garlic, then add pork mince and five spice powder. Fry the spice to enhance the flavour.

3

Add mushrooms and soy sauce, then a pinch of sugar and enough water to cover the meat. Cover and simmer for about 50 minutes before adding the onions for a further 10 minutes.

4

In a wok, heat some oil to a high heat and lightly stir fry the spring onions, then add the carrot sticks. Add additional soy sauce and a cup of boiling water.

5

Add noodles and toss through the mixture in the wok.

6

Add bean shoots and garlic chives. Toss together and serve on a large plate.

7

Pour meat sauce over the noodles and garnish with coriander leaves.

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Category:Taiwanese Recipes

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Category:Taiwanese Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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