Boat noodles (kuay teow reua) were born in the canals of Ayutthaya, sold from small boats. Their intense bone broth and touch of pork blood make them unique. Today they are a gastronomic competition in Bangkok, where they are eaten in tiny portions.
Thai
Sopa de fideos boat noodles
Thai boat noodle soup: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- thailand
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- medium-high
20 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 420 kcal
- Protein 32 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 42 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 1020 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Boat noodles noodle soup is a Thai preparation with high difficulty. Reserve about 200 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 180 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g of beef and pork bones.
- Have ready: 300 g of thinly sliced beef.
- Have ready: 200 g of small rice noodles.
- Have ready: 200 g of minced meat balls.
- Have ready: 4 kaffir lime leaves.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Boil bones 3 hours for concentrated broth; strain and reserve
Boil bones 3 hours for concentrated broth; strain and reserve.
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Fry shrimp paste in oil; add broth
Fry shrimp paste in oil; add broth, kaffir lime and lemongrass.
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Cook meat balls in the broth for 5 minutes until they float
Cook meat balls in the broth for 5 minutes until they float.
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Cook noodles in water separately and drain in small bowls.
Cook noodles in water separately and drain in small bowls.
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Cover with hot broth
Cover with hot broth, thinly sliced beef and meat balls.
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Top with herbs
Top with herbs, chives and chili powder; serve in small portions.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
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