I run a shop that specializes in time-honored ingredients with high energy, blending medicinal and edible qualities. At home, I keep my seasoning simple—just oil, three-roasted bamboo salt, and traditional soy sauce—to let the natural flavors of the dishes shine while adding subtle depth through fermentation. This pork rib and pickled vegetable vermicelli dish uses […]
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| fresh pork ribs | 200g |
| naturally fermented pickled mustard greens (no additives) | ½ head |
| glass noodles (sweet potato starch) | ½ packet |
| traditional artisan soy sauce | a dash |
| garlic | 2 cloves |
| lard | a dash |
| ginger | 2-3 slices |

Heat a dry iron wok (no oil). Add chopped pickled mustard greens and stir until heated through, cooking off excess moisture — this brings out more aroma from the greens.

Add some lard to the wok. Add the blanched pork ribs and ginger slices, and lightly stir-fry.

Add the pickled mustard greens to the wok and drizzle in a little traditional artisan soy sauce.

Stir-fry until fragrant with a rich soy aroma.

Add enough purified water, then bring to a boil over high heat.

Add the glass noodles, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5–10 minutes. Check occasionally to make sure the liquid hasn’t dried up and the noodles are cooked through.

Finally, toss in the garlic cloves and stir-fry briefly before serving.

The overall flavor is sour, savory, and aromatic. Since both the pickled greens and soy sauce contribute saltiness, taste before serving and adjust with salt only if needed.
I run a shop that specializes in time-honored ingredients with high energy, blending medicinal and edible qualities. At home, I keep my seasoning simple—just oil, three-roasted bamboo salt, and traditional soy sauce—to let the natural flavors of the dishes shine while adding subtle depth through fermentation. This pork rib and pickled vegetable vermicelli dish uses […]
Heat a dry iron wok (no oil). Add chopped pickled mustard greens and stir until heated through, cooking off excess moisture — this brings out more aroma from the greens.
Add some lard to the wok. Add the blanched pork ribs and ginger slices, and lightly stir-fry.
Add the pickled mustard greens to the wok and drizzle in a little traditional artisan soy sauce.
Stir-fry until fragrant with a rich soy aroma.
Add enough purified water, then bring to a boil over high heat.
Add the glass noodles, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 5–10 minutes. Check occasionally to make sure the liquid hasn’t dried up and the noodles are cooked through.
Finally, toss in the garlic cloves and stir-fry briefly before serving.
The overall flavor is sour, savory, and aromatic. Since both the pickled greens and soy sauce contribute saltiness, taste before serving and adjust with salt only if needed.