Chicken noodle soup with meatballs and chicken noodle soup with lemongrass are two noodle dishes that are very easy to cook, but their flavor ranks among the finest. Let TasteVN help you with the recipe for these two soups. Let’s go shopping for ingredients and get cooking this dish right away.
1. Chicken meatball noodle soup
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken meatball noodle soup For 2 people
Chicken 1/4 chicken (preferably the thigh part) Minced pork 200 gr Onion 1 bulb Ginger 5 g Quail eggs 10 eggs Salted egg yolks 2 pieces Fresh noodles 200 gr Bean sprouts 100 gr Green onions 3 sprigs Vietnamese coriander 10 gr Salt/seasoning powder A little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good minced pork
- When purchasing minced pork, pay attention to the production date and expiration date printed on the product packaging.
- Choose minced pork that has an off-white, bright color.
- Fresh minced pork will have a characteristic fatty meat smell, without any strange odors.
- Do not buy minced pork if you see unusual black spots on it.
- You can also make minced pork at home following the recipe suggested by TasteVN.
How to choose good quail eggs
- Choose quail eggs that have a sturdy shell and no stains.
- Good quail eggs will feel heavy in your hand, and when shaken, there should be no movement.
- Do not buy quail eggs that are gray-green in color as they may be spoiled.
How to choose good salted eggs
- Select salted eggs with no cracks on the shell and no mold on the outside.
- When you crack a salted egg, if the egg white is thin, clear, the yolk is small, slightly sticky, and pinkish in color, it is a good egg.
- Unlike regular eggs, when you gently shake good salted eggs, there will be a little bit of water inside.
- Do not buy eggs if you see that the outer shell is cracked or has moldy spots.
- You can make salted eggs at home following TasteVN’s recipe to ensure safety.
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How to make Chicken Noodle Soup
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Prepare and boil the chicken
After purchasing the chicken, wash it thoroughly. Place the chicken in a pot, cut one onion into wedges and smash 5g of ginger to add to the pot, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and add 1.5 liters of water.
Cover and simmer for about 40 – 45 minutes until the chicken is tender, then remove the chicken, filter out the bones, and slice into bite-sized pieces.
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Make the meatballs
Boil the quail eggs until cooked, then peel them, and prepare 2 salted egg yolks to shape the meatballs.
Take 1 teaspoon of raw pork paste and place it in the palm of your hand, spread it evenly and place 1 quail egg inside, then wrap it up just like making sticky rice balls.
Repeat the process with the salted eggs and the remaining quail eggs.
Then place all the shaped meatballs into the pot of chicken broth and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked.
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Completion
Prepare a bowl and add fresh noodles, chicken, cut the meatballs in half and place them on top, add rice paddy herb, green onions, bean sprouts, ladle the broth over it, and enjoy.
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Final Product
Thus, we have a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup ready to enjoy. The broth has a light sweetness from the chicken and onions, with the dumplings being chewy, complemented by the quail eggs and salted eggs inside, making it very enticing and delicious.
2. Lemongrass Chicken Noodle
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lemongrass Chicken Noodle For 2 people
Chicken 1/2 piece Fresh noodles 200 gr Lemongrass 5 stalks Carrot 1/3 root Dried mushrooms 2 pieces Fermented shrimp paste 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1.5 tablespoons Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Annatto oil 2 tablespoons Shallot 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (seasoning/ sugar/ MSG)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose carrots with a deep orange color and smooth skin.
- Choose carrots with a small top.
- Choose carrots that still have fresh green leaves, feel firm when squeezed lightly, not bruised, and feel solid in hand.
- It is advisable to choose medium or small-sized carrots to ensure they are crispy, sweet, and tender when cooked.
- Avoid choosing oversized carrots as they are often older, lack sweetness, and are not tasty.
- Avoid choosing carrots with black spots, bruises, cracks, or green tops.
How to choose fresh wood ear mushrooms
- You should choose wood ear mushrooms that are dark in color and not moldy.
- Choose mushrooms that have large caps; the thicker the cap, the crunchier it is.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that are moldy or have a yellowish-white color.
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How to prepare Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
After plucking the feathers, wash the chicken thoroughly, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
The chicken, after being prepared, will be marinated with 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes to let the chicken absorb the flavors.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Soak the wood ear mushrooms in warm water until soft, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the carrot, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thick pieces. Crush the lemongrass stalks and cut them into sections.
Microwave the shrimp paste for about 30 seconds to dry it out and make it less pungent. If you don’t have a microwave, you can lightly sauté the shrimp paste.
How to properly soak wood ear mushrooms:
- If you soak the wood ear mushrooms in cold water for about 3 – 4 hours, they will expand evenly; do not soak for too long or overnight.
- Do not soak wood ear mushrooms in hot water, as they will expand too quickly, and the morpholine compounds in the mushrooms will not have enough time to neutralize, which can lead to toxicity.
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Stir-fry chicken
Add 2 tablespoons of annatto oil to the pan, heat the oil and add 1 tablespoon of shallots, sauté the shallots until fragrant. Next, add lemongrass, stir-fry until fragrant, then add the marinated chicken and stir-fry on high heat. Stir-fry until the chicken is firm.
Tip: Stir-fry the chicken first to render the fat, making it firmer and more flavorful.
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Cook the chicken
Add 1.5 liters of water to the pan, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate. Boil the chicken for about 30 minutes, then add all the carrots and mushrooms.
To enhance the flavor of the broth, add 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste. Continue to boil for about 10 minutes before turning off the heat.
Serve the noodles in a bowl, ladle the broth over, add the chicken, vegetables, and garnish with a sprig of coriander for presentation; your final task is to enjoy.
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Final Product
This completes the incredibly delicious and appealing lemongrass chicken noodle dish. The noodles are immersed in the golden broth, with the enticing aroma of lemongrass and shallots. Try a piece of chicken and feel the tenderness of the meat, the chewy crispness of the chicken skin, and the rich, sweet broth that is perfectly seasoned.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
- For this dish, you should choose half a chicken that is lean and not too oily; the best is to buy free-range or indigenous chicken.
- You should choose a chicken with a compact, firm body and nice breast, as this indicates it is a young chicken that will be tender and delicious when cooked.
- Fresh chicken meat will have a pink, bright color. Gently pressing on the meat will allow you to feel its high elasticity.
- Good chicken has thin, smooth skin with a light yellow color; some areas like the breast, wings, and back will have a darker yellow color.
- You should not choose chicken that is white or darkened; skin that is yellow all over or has bruises or blood clots. Avoid chicken with a foul or strange smell.
- When buying, press your finger into the meat suspected of being injected with water (thigh, breast,…). If the meat feels mushy, soft, or lacks elasticity, do not buy it.
How to clean chicken without foul smell
- You can cut off the oil gland at the chicken’s vent to prevent odor during cooking.
- Thoroughly clean the chicken feathers and internal organs.
- Wash the chicken meat with vinegar, alcohol, or lemon to remove the foul smell. Rinse the chicken meat with diluted salt water.
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Above is a detailed guide on 2 ways to cook fragrant and delicious chicken noodle soup and sautéed lemongrass that is easy to make at home. TasteVN hopes that with its very detailed and specific recipes, you will have more delicious meal suggestions every day. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Image and recipe sources are from the YouTube channel Feedy Món Ăn Ngon and Mon Ngon Moi Ngay
