Spoon Simple
Mi Quang
Turmeric-tinted noodles from Quang Nam with a small amount of rich broth, pork, shrimp, peanuts, and crispy rice crackers. Central Vietnam in a bowl.
Prep 20 min
Cook 40 min
Total 1h
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the broth
- 1 lb pork ribs (cut)
- 6 cups water
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp annatto oil
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp shrimp paste
Step 2 — Toppings
- 1 lb fresh turmeric noodles (or egg noodles)
- ½ lb shrimp (peeled)
- ½ lb pork (sliced)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (halved)
- Banana blossom (sliced)
- Bean sprouts
- Fresh herbs
- Crushed peanuts
- Sesame rice crackers (banh trang me)
Instructions
- 1
Make broth
Simmer pork ribs with water 40 minutes. Season with fish sauce, annatto oil, turmeric, and shrimp paste. Broth should be concentrated — only a small amount per bowl.
- 2
Cook proteins
Poach shrimp and sliced pork in the broth until cooked.
- 3
Assemble
Place noodles in bowls. Top with pork, shrimp, egg, banana blossom, and bean sprouts. Ladle a small amount of broth over (not submerged). Garnish with herbs, peanuts, and crushed rice crackers.
Nutrition per serving: 460 cal · 30g protein · 48g carbs · 18g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
