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Rad Na | Thai Rice Noodles with Pork Gravy

A comforting Thai dish featuring rice noodles drenched in a savory pork gravy, packed with vegetables for a delicious, homemade experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Marinade
  • 8.8 ounces pork (cut into pieces) Opt for fresh cuts from your local butcher for maximum flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic (pounded)
  • 1 large egg
For the Noodles and Gravy
  • 18 ounces rice noodles (sen yai, or wide rice noodles) Fresh rice noodles can make a significant difference in taste and texture.
  • 1.5 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 3.5 ounces carrots (cut into pieces) Feel free to swap for seasonal veggies.
  • 4 ounces baby corn (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for mixing with corn starch)
  • 2 tablespoons fermented soybean paste Adds a rich, umami flavor essential for this dish.
  • 1.5 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 5.5 ounces collard greens (chopped)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pork with salt, ground pepper, pounded garlic, and egg. Use your hands to mix everything well, massaging the flavors into the meat for about 5 minutes. Set aside to marinate while you prep the other ingredients.
  2. Soak your rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes if using dry noodles, then drain before cooking.
Cooking
  1. Heat a wok over medium heat. Add the fresh rice noodles and drizzle with the sweet soy sauce. Stir gently with a spatula until they achieve an even, golden-brown color. Remove from the flame and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Carefully add the marinated pork, using a spoon to break clumps. Allow the pork to cook for about 5 minutes until it becomes tender.
  3. Toss in the carrots and close the lid, letting them cook alongside the pork for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Once the carrots are softening, stir in the baby corn and let it simmer briefly.
  5. Mix the corn starch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually pour this into the pan while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  6. Add in the fermented soybean paste, fish sauce, and sugar, stirring until well-blended.
  7. Stir in the chopped collard greens and cook for an additional minute until wilted. Remove from heat.
Serving
  1. Spoon a generous amount of gravy over the noodles in individual bowls. Enjoy your delicious Rad Na hot!

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Marinate pork a few hours in advance for a deeper flavor.