Kuy Teav Phnom Penh : Phnom Penh Noodle Soup

beef or pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative that is often more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is a more accessible noodle.

herbs

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach adds nutrients, while cabbage is a budget-friendly leafy option.

Par boil the bones for about 5 to 7 minutes to ensure a clean, clear broth.

After boiling, carefully dump the water and clean the bones with running cold water.

Refill the pot with fresh water and add the broth ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, dry shrimps, dry squid, roasted onions, preserved daikon, fresh daikon, and spices.

Add about half a tablespoon of salt and a little bit of sugar to the pot.

Simmer the broth for 1 and 1/2 hours, then remove the boneless pork to avoid overcooking.

Continue to simmer the broth for another 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours to extract more flavor from the bones.

After 2 hours, remove the bones and spices, then strain the broth.

Prepare the toppings, which can include ground pork, shrimps, and sliced pork meat, or any other toppings you prefer.

Cooking Techniques

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