Chinese Crispy Pork Belly & Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

Name: Chinese Crispy Pork Belly & Garlic Chili Oil Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (59ml) low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup (59ml) rice vinegar; 3 cloves garlic, grated; 1 tablespoon (12g) brown sugar; 1 tablespoon (15ml) hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil; 2 teaspoons (8g) Chinese Five Spice Powder; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon (2ml) chili paste; 1 1/2 pounds (680g) pork belly slices; 1/2 cup (118ml) neutral oil; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 tablespoons (20g) peanuts, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons (16g) Sichuan chili powder; 1 teaspoon (5g) dried onion; 1 teaspoon (2g) white sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons (10ml) low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon (4g) brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) paprika; 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt; 6 oz (170g) wide knife cut noodles; 2 green onion, chopped; Sesame seeds for garnish

Chinese Crispy Pork Belly & Garlic Chili Oil Noodles is a combination of bold flavors with savory strips of crispy pork belly and garlic chili oil noodles that make each bite irresistible.

Glycemic Load: 8.7 (Low)

1385 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 35 minutes

Original recipe: afoodloverskitchen.com

About This Calculation

Chinese Crispy Pork Belly & Garlic Chili Oil Noodles has a low glycemic load of 8.7 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are wide knife cut noodles (GL 4.8), brown sugar (GL 1.9), hoisin sauce (GL 1.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.