Bánh Canh (Thick Noodle Soup)
Thick noodle soup made from tapioca flour or a mixture of rice and tapioca flour.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
- 1
Parboil Pork: Boil the pork hocks and spare ribs for 5 minutes. Drain, scrub clean, and rinse under cold water.
- 2
Make Broth: Place the cleaned pork back in a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Add the daikon chunks, fish sauce, and rock sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 1.5 hours until the pork hocks are tender and gelatinous.
- 3
Cook Seafood: In a small skillet, heat the annatto oil. Briefly sauté the crab meat or shrimp just until cooked, then set aside.
- 4
Prepare Noodles: If using fresh noodles, rinse them in hot water. If using dried, boil them in a separate pot until chewy and translucent, then drain.
- 5
Combine: Add the cooked noodles directly to the simmering pork broth. Let them cook in the broth for 5 minutes so the soup thickens slightly from the tapioca starch.
- 6
Serve: Ladle the thick soup, noodles, and pork knuckles into bowls. Top with the sautéed crab/shrimp, a dash of black pepper, and a generous handful of scallions and cilantro.
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