Mi Quang Ga l Braised Chicken with Rice Noodles l Vietnamese Recipes l Duncan Lu

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: egg noodles

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while maintaining texture.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds provide similar crunch and flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative, while salt is more accessible.

Marinate the cockerel pieces with anchovy salt, fish sauce, Chinese Five Spice powder, turmeric, salt, and sugar for at least 30 minutes.

Heat neutral cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté crushed garlic and shallots until fragrant.

Add marinated cockerel pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

Remove the chicken and set aside, reserving the broth.

In the same broth, add the hard-boiled eggs and let them soak for flavor.

Prepare the mi quang noodles according to package instructions until tender.

To serve, place noodles in bowls, ladle the broth over them, and top with shredded chicken, bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and peanuts.

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