Bean Thread Noodles with Shredded Pork

This common noodle dish is a staple offering of the many small restaurants and food stalls that service the vast population of Hong Kong. The ‘noodles’ are actually made from green soy beans (with a little starch and water). They are quite nutritious and acquire a velvety, light and appealing texture that allows them to absorb the flavours of a sauce, as in this dish. The slivers of pork add a rich dimension to the simple noodles. This is tasty, sustaining food and easy to make; small wonde