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Bánh Canh Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Thick Noodle Soup)
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Bánh Canh Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Thick Noodle Soup)

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken (whole pieces, cleaned)Meat800 g
  • bánh canh noodles (thick tapioca rice noodles)Grains400 g
  • onion (peeled, whole)Produce1 piece
  • carrots (peeled, cut into pieces)Produce2 pieces
  • houttuynia soup base (ready-made seasoning base)Pantry30 g
  • rock sugarPantry5 g
  • fish saucePantry30 ml
  • water (for the broth)Beverages2.5 litres

per serving

Nutrition

616kcal

Carbs
85 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Colander
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Heat the water and prep the toppings

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
    • While it heats, prep the toppings and the carrots.
    Step 1
  2. Boil and clean the chicken

    • Add the chicken to the boiling water.
    • Boil for about 15 minutes, then take the chicken out and clean it off.
    • Skim out the impurities for a clearer broth.
    Step 2
  3. Simmer the broth

    • Return the cleaned chicken to the pot and add the onion.
    Step 3
  4. Boil the noodles

    • Boil the noodles in a separate pot.
    • Stir them and drain once ready.
    Step 4
  5. Season the broth

    • Add the houttuynia soup base.
    • Add the rock sugar and the carrots.
    • Towards the end, add the fish sauce.
    • Add water to balance out the broth as needed.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble the bowls

    • Place the drained noodles in bowls.
    • Top with the chicken and carrots.
    • Ladle the hot broth over the top and serve.
    Step 6