If you still haven’t found a breakfast dish to help your family change their taste, let’s refer to TasteVN right away for 2 delicious and tender ways to cook pig tail noodle soup. Let’s get cooking and make this delicious dish right now!
1. Pig Tail Noodle Soup
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pig Tail Noodle Soup For 3 people
Pig tails 10 pieces Noodles 200 gr Dried shrimp 20 gr Onion 1 bulb Satay 1/2 tablespoon Straw mushrooms 200 gr Carrot 2 bulbs Various fresh herbs 100 gr Green onions 2 sprigs Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Sugar 2 tablespoons Salt 1/2 tablespoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh straw mushrooms
- You should choose mushrooms that are intact, not bruised, with a dry surface and no moisture.
- Mushrooms should be of moderate size, still budding, with a slightly round or short cylindrical shape. Squeeze them gently; they should feel firm but not too wilted.
- Pay attention to choose mushrooms of the same size; they will cook more evenly. Straw mushrooms that are gray or black will be much sweeter than the white ones.
How to choose delicious dried shrimp
- First, you need to buy from a reputable establishment with clear source information.
- Choose dried shrimp that have a natural reddish color similar to brick red, avoiding bright red or overly dark shrimp.
- When smelling, there should be no unpleasant odor, and if they feel dry to the touch, you can choose to buy them.
- Alternatively, if you prefer, you can make dried shrimp at home with very simple steps shared by TasteVN.
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Where to buy satay
You can find satay at grocery stalls in the market, convenience stores, specialty spice shops, or any supermarket. Alternatively, you can easily buy online on reputable e-commerce sites such as bachhoaxanh.com
How to prepare Pig Tail Noodles
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Preparation and blanching of pig tails
After buying, clean the pig tails thoroughly to remove all hair, rub with salt evenly and then wash with water to ensure cleanliness.
Place a pot of water on the stove to boil, then add all the pig tails to blanch for about 3 – 5 minutes until firm, then remove them. Rinse under cold running water to eliminate odor and clean without making the skin too soft.
Use a knife to chop them into short bite-sized pieces.
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Preparation of other ingredients
Soak the dried shrimp in water for a short while, then soak in warm water for about 10 minutes until they are soft, then rinse again with water.
After peeling the onion, cut it in half lengthwise or you can leave it whole!
Soak straw mushrooms in diluted salt water, wash clean, then slice evenly with a knife.
Tip: Do not soak the mushrooms for too long in water as it will lose their natural sweetness; soaking for about 10 minutes is sufficient.Carrots, after being peeled, are also cut into thin slices for easy eating. The green onions are cut into short sections about 2 finger joints long!
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Cooking the broth
Place a pot of water on the stove, bring it to a boil, then add all the dried shrimp, 2 onions, and the pork tail into the pot, cooking on high heat.
When the water is boiling vigorously, reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 – 45 minutes, checking to see if the pork tail is tender, then add all the carrot pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
At this point, you can add the previously sliced straw mushrooms, season with 1/2 tablespoon of chili paste, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Adjust the seasoning to taste, add the green onions, and then you can turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The noodles, after being softened in boiling water, are taken out and placed in a bowl, then the broth is poured over, and it’s time to enjoy.
The broth is rich and well-seasoned with a sweet taste from the carrots, mushrooms, and tender meat, served with noodles that are chewy yet soft without being mushy. The enticing aroma is complemented by fresh herbs to balance the flavors, absolutely delicious!
2. Pig Tail Noodle with Meat and Bone
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pig Tail Noodle with Meat and Bone Serves 3
Pig tail 1 piece Pork 1 kg Pork bones 1 kg Noodles 200 gr Carrots 4 pieces Green onions 3 stalks Chives 100 gr Various fresh herbs 100 gr Fried shallots 3 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork
- Pork should be chosen from pieces that have a balanced ratio of fat to meat for better taste, with bright colors, pinkish-red or bright red, evenly colored without any bruises or blood spots.
- Use your hand to touch the surface of the meat; it should feel dry, and when pressed lightly, it should have good elasticity, without any strange liquid oozing out, and no unpleasant odor, so it can be selected for purchase.
- It is advisable to buy meat from reputable places to ensure food safety!
How to choose fresh pork bones
- To get sweet broth for noodle soup, you can choose bone marrow or spare ribs as you prefer.
- You should select bones that have bright colors, pinkish-red or bright red, with a width of about 2 – 3 finger joints.
- From the cut surface, it should appear flat, feel dry without any slimy liquid coming out, and have no unpleasant odor.
- Avoid choosing bones that are pale white, have a bluish-purple surface, or unusual color patterns, as they are no longer safe.
How to prepare Pork tail noodle soup with pork and pork bones
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Prepare and blanch the pork
Pork and pork bones should be soaked in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then gently washed with clean water. Remove and place in a basket to drain excess water.
Pork tail should be cleaned of any outer hair thoroughly, then scrubbed with salt, and finally washed clean again.
Effective ways to eliminate the smell of pork
- You can blanch the meat in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then remove and wash again with clean water.
- Soak the meat in diluted salt water with a few crushed ginger slices and a little white wine for about 20 minutes, then wash clean to eliminate the smell.
See details: Effective ways to eliminate the smell from meat
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the carrot, wash it clean, then use a knife to cut it into thin slices about 1/2 finger length, making sure the slices are even. You can carve flowers if you like!
Wash the herbs clean and let them drain, chop the chives and green onions into short pieces about 2 – 3 finger lengths that are easy to eat, and set aside.
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Cook the broth
Place a pot of boiling water on the stove, add all the pork tails, meat, and bones, and cook over high heat until the water boils again, then lower the heat and continue cooking.
Cook for about 30 minutes, check to see if the pork tail is tender, then add the carrots to the pot, cover tightly, and cook for another 10 minutes.
Season to taste with 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, adjust the seasoning to taste, add green onions, and wait for the water to boil again before turning off the heat.
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Blanch the bean sprouts and noodles
Prepare another pot of water, when the water boils, gradually add the noodles and blanch for about 2 minutes until soft, then remove them.
Then add the bean sprouts and chives into a bowl, pour boiling water over, then quickly pour out the water, and you will have the blanched bean sprouts.
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Final Product
Arrange sliced meat, chopped pork tail in a bowl, add carrots, ground pepper, scallions, and fried onions. Ladle the broth into the bowl and enjoy the fragrant hot bowl of pork tail noodle soup with meat and bones right away!
The broth has a light sweet taste, and the seasonings help balance the flavor, making it neither too salty nor too sweet. The noodle strands are chewy and soft, served with bean sprouts and fresh herbs, plus a squeeze of lime for an incredibly delicious taste, give it a try!
How to choose fresh and delicious pig tails
- You should choose pig tails that are of moderate size, not too big or too small. The outer skin should be smooth without any injuries or unusual spots, with bright color.
- The meat inside should be moderately soft with a bright pink or red color, press with your hand to feel good elasticity, and the meat should still have a certain warmth indicating it is freshly slaughtered and delicious.
- The bones of the tail should not be too big, and if you touch it, it should not feel cold.
- Avoid choosing pig tails with unusual colors, a foul smell, or a slimy liquid when touched.
How to clean pig tails without odor
- You need to clean the outer skin to remove all dirt and hair, using salt to scrub all over for about 2 minutes.
- Use lemon juice or vinegar to rub from head to tail and rinse with clean water 1 – 2 times.
How to choose fresh and delicious carrots
- You should choose carrots that are dark orange, intact without scratches, and without unusual spots or bruises.
- Try squeezing with your hand; if it feels firm and not soft or wilted, then you can choose to buy it.
- Choose carrots that are of moderate size, not too big or too small, and have a long tapered shape from top to bottom.
- There should still be a leaf stem tightly attached to the body of the carrot, hard to separate, and the leaves should still be green and fresh for the best quality!
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Hope that after referring to the 2 delicious ways to cook pork tail noodles that TasteVN just shared, you can successfully apply them and show off your cooking skills to the whole family!
*Refer to images and recipes from YouTube channels: Rainy G, Khoa Chaly
