How to make Bánh Canh (Vietnamese Thick Noodles)

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.

Par boil the pig trotters in boiling water for 5 minutes to get rid of impurities.

Rinse the pig trotters after par boiling.

In a pot, add the rinsed pig trotters and onion, then pour in chicken stock.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for a few hours.

Season the broth with salt, black pepper, fish sauce, sugar, and turmeric.

To make the bunan noodles, combine tapioca starch, rice flour, and salt in a bowl.

Slowly add hot water to the flour mixture.

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