Cao Lầu (Hội An Noodle Bowl)
A beloved Hội An specialty of chewy lye-treated noodles topped with sliced char siu pork, fresh herbs, and crunchy fried croutons.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
- 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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