Easy Vietnamese Bánh Canh (Thick Noodle) Recipe #easyrecipe

bánh canh noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs while maintaining a noodle-like texture.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Ground turkey provides a leaner, more economical protein option.

Add pork bones to a pot.

Add salt and sugar to the pot.

Add fish sauce to the pot.

Add more water if needed.

Bring the pot to a boil and skim off any scum that forms.

Simmer for an hour and a half.

For the noodle dough, start with flour and tapioca starch in a bowl.

Add salt and oil to the flour mixture.

Gradually add water to the mixture.

Knead until smooth.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Add rice flour to a cutting board and to a rolling pin.

Cut the rested dough into pieces, shaping each piece into an oval.

Roll out each piece evenly, dusting with flour as needed.

Slice the rolled dough into thin strips.

Chop green onions and cilantro.

Peel and mince garlic.

In a pan, add sugar, salt, black pepper, paprika, and fish sauce.

Add shrimp to the pan and mix well.

Add more water if needed and adjust fish sauce to taste.

Add the noodles to the pan, ensuring to take out the pork bones before adding the noodles.

Add the rest of the noodles and shrimp mixture to the pan.

Serve the dish topped with green onions, cilantro, chili oil, and fried shallots.

Cooking Techniques

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