Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun)
Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun) features springy rice noodles tossed with marinated pork, earthy mushrooms, and crisp vegetables for a balanced blend of savory depth and gentle sweetness. White pepper and five-spice add warm aromatics, while bean sprouts and napa cabbage keep each bite light and fresh. Serve it hot for a comforting weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing dish at potlucks and family gatherings.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the pork in a mixing bowl and add the soy sauce and rice wine. Sprinkle in the white pepper, five-spice powder, and cornstarch. Mix well, then set aside to marinate.
- 2
Soak the mushrooms in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes, then drain, cut off and discard the stems, slice the mushrooms thinly, and set aside.
- 3
Soak the rice vermicelli in a separate bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and set the noodles aside.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the eggs and cook until set, flipping once, to form a pancake.
- 5
Remove the egg pancake, let it cool, then slice it thinly and place it in a large bowl.
- 6
Heat 2 more tablespoons of the vegetable oil in the wok over high heat. Stir in the garlic and dried shrimp and cook until the shrimp are fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- 7
Add the pork with its marinade and cook until the pork is no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the carrots and the onion and cook until the carrots start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- 9
Add the bean sprouts, napa cabbage, and sliced mushrooms; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes more.
- 10
Transfer the pork mixture to the bowl with the eggs, then wipe out the wok and return it to the stove over medium-high heat.
- 11
Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the wok, then add the drained rice vermicelli noodles. Cook and stir for a few minutes until the noodles soften, then stir in the reserved pork mixture.
- 12
Scrape the mixture into a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro to serve.
- Calories 665.37 kcal High 33%
- Protein 31.51 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 96.55 g 35%
- Total Fat 20.03 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 3.73 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.59 mg High 49%
- Sodium 2391.08 mg High 104%
- Dietary Fiber 14.09 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 20.54 g --
- Added Sugars 2.72 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 316.13 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 9.46 mg Good Source 53%
- Potassium 2239.86 mg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin A 446.8 mcg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin C 48.12 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Taiwanese Stir Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun) is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Cornstarch, Diced Onion, and Dried Mushroom. Each serving provides about 665.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun) made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Cornstarch, Diced Onion, Dried Mushroom, Dried Shrimp. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun)?
- About 50 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 665.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun) healthy?
- Taiwanese Stir-Fried Rice Vermicelli (Tsao Mi Fun) has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 665.37 calories and 31.51 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2391.08 mg (104% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.73 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.72 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Soy, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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