How to make Gà Miến (Vietnamese Chicken Soup w/ Glass Noodles)

glass noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice vermicelli

Zucchini noodles lower carbs while rice vermicelli is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while pork is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a gluten-free alternative, while salt is a basic substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is more economical.

Soak noodles in water for 15 mins, then drain water.

Bring a pot of water to a boil then add chicken thighs, shallots, ginger, and white part of green onions. Let simmer for 30 mins. Scoop off scum that floats to the surface. Remove chicken when cooked and let it cool down. Cut or shred chicken into pieces.

Seasoned broth to taste with chicken bouillon, fish sauce, sugar, turmeric, salt and pepper (to taste).

Place noodles into a bowl, pour in hot boiling broth (this will cook the noodles) and top with chicken, cilantro, green onions and fried shallots.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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