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RCI-MT.006.0127.001

Cao lầu

Cuisine of Vietnam is a Vietnamese regional noodle dish found only in Hội An, in the Quang Nam Pro

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • pork
    300 g
  • (150g) Hokkien-style rice noodles
    2 cups
  • (150g) bean sprouts
    2 cups
  • garlic
    4 cloves
  • Chinese five-spice powder
    1 tsp
  • soy sauce
    1 tbsp
  • sugar
    1 tsp
  • chicken stock powder
    1 Pinch
  • Turmeric powder (or paprika)
    just used for colour
    1 unit
  • vegetable oil
    2 tbsp
  • (250ml) water
    1 cup
  • Lettuce and Asian greens
    1 unit
  • Pepper
    1 unit
  • Croûtons
    1 unit
  • Spring onions
    1 unit

Method

1
Heat oil and paprika.
2
Fry pork with smashed garlic, soy sauce, chicken stock and spices for 3 minutes
3
Add 1 tbsp water and fry for a further 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat, put aside.
5
Put hot water on heat and add sprouts, cook for 1-2 minutes until soft.
6
Remove sprouts, add noodles and cook noodles for 2 minutes.
7
Put noodles in a bowl, on top of lettuce and greens, add pork, chopped spring onions, croûtons, and pepper.