Vietnamese

Cao Lầu (Hội An Noodle Bowl)

Name: Cao Lầu (Hội An Noodle Bowl)
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 12 oz fresh thick udon-style or cao lầu noodles; 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into one large piece; 3 tbsp soy sauce (divided); 2 tbsp five-spice powder; 1 cup fresh bean sprouts; 1 cup mixed mint, Thai basil, and cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup pork cracklings or fried wonton croutons

A beloved Hội An specialty of chewy lye-treated noodles topped with sliced char siu pork, fresh herbs, and crunchy fried croutons.

90 minutes

Serves 3

Lunch

Contains common allergens

Soy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Rub the pork shoulder all over with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and the five-spice powder, then marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes so the spices penetrate the meat.

2
Sear the pork in a hot oiled pan over medium-high heat until deeply browned on all sides, about 8 minutes, then transfer to a small pot, add 1 cup water and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, cover, and simmer gently for 45 minutes until fork-tender.
3
Remove the pork, let it rest 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain and reserve the cooking liquid as a concentrated sauce.
4
Blanch the fresh noodles in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes until just heated through, then drain well and divide among serving bowls.
5
Top each bowl with sliced pork, a handful of bean sprouts, and a generous pile of fresh herbs, then spoon over 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved pork sauce.
6
Finish with a scattering of crunchy pork cracklings or fried croutons and serve immediately while the noodles are warm and the toppings are fresh.

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