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Preparation
45 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Red noodles are a dish you can find on every street of Buon Ma Thuot, with eye-catching noodles combined with sweet broth creating a wonderful dish. Today, let’s go into the kitchen with TasteVN to learn how to make this delicious and attractive soupy dish!
Ingredients for Red Noodles from Buon Ma Thuot For 4 people
Pork belly 100 gr Pork ribs 500 gr Fresh noodles 1 kg Pork skin 50 gr Tomatoes 4 pieces Fried tofu 100 gr Chicken egg 1 piece Dried shrimp 100 gr Vietnamese pork sausage 100 gr Shallots 3 bulbs Garlic 3 cloves Chili powder 1 tablespoon Chili 3 pieces Onion 1/2 bulb Shrimp paste 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Accompanying vegetables 200 gr (cabbage/bean sprouts/basil) Lime 1 piece Common spices a little (salt/sugar/seasoning granules/ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh belly pork
- Fresh belly pork will have lean meat that is bright red or pink, with creamy white fat that is clear, fresh, and shiny, and the meat should have a balanced ratio of lean to fat.
- It is advisable to choose pieces of meat where the lean meat, skin, and fat are firmly attached. The meat should be firm and have good elasticity.
- Avoid choosing belly pork that is slimy, has soft and mushy fibers, dull color, and has an unusual odor as this indicates low-quality belly pork.
How to choose delicious sweet ribs
- You should choose young pork ribs to cook the red noodle dish, as they are the best, with a piece of meat that has both lean and fatty parts, and a dry surface.
- When selecting ribs, choose those with a pink-red color; when you press the meat, it should feel firm and have good elasticity.
- Avoid choosing ribs that are pale in color, have bruises or slimy meat, or emit strange odors, as these are spoiled ribs that can negatively affect your health when consumed.
How to choose fragrant fatty pork skin
- Fresh and delicious pork skin should be thick, large, and have a smooth, flat surface, without unusual bruises or tiny black spots.
- Choose pork skin that has a rosy color; when pressed, it should have good elasticity and not emit an unpleasant fishy smell.
- Avoid selecting pork skin that is overly white, as it may have been soaked in chemicals, affecting the flavor of the dish and the health of the eater.
How to choose good noodle strands
- You should buy noodles in the morning because these are freshly made and retain their freshness. When purchasing, observe the color of the noodle strands; if they are slightly opaque and off-white, then they are of good quality.
- Choose noodle strands that have a natural sour smell from soaked rice flour and are soft and easily breakable.
- Avoid purchasing transparent, shiny noodles that look appealing and chewy, as these may have been soaked in chemicals, which is not good for consumption.
- Additionally, to ensure safety, you can make fresh noodles at home following the detailed instructions from TasteVN.
How to choose good tofu
- You should choose tofu that is off-white in color, avoiding pieces that are too yellow as they may contain gypsum.
- Good tofu feels light in hand, is elastic, not dry or crumbling, and has a fragrant smell of pure soybeans.
- Avoid buying tofu that looks old, too crumbly, or too mushy as this tofu is no longer fresh, affecting the taste of the dish.
How to choose quality pork sausage
- You should choose pork sausage that is slightly pinkish-white in color, with many holes on the cut surface and a light fragrant smell.
- You should buy pork sausage at reputable food stores and supermarkets. You can also buy pork sausage at TasteVN supermarkets or purchase online at bachhoaxanh.com.
- Limit buying pork sausage that shows signs of mold, has black spots, or has an unusual sour smell as this sausage has been stored for a long time and is no longer fresh.
How to choose fresh and clean chicken eggs
- Fresh chicken eggs are those with a dark, even-colored shell, without cracks or unusual black spots.
- You should choose chicken eggs with a slightly rough shell, when touched they have tiny specks, a bit uneven, and when shaken lightly, no sound should be heard from inside.
- Avoid buying chicken eggs that are pale in color, have a smooth shell, and make a loud noise when shaken as these eggs have been stored for a long time and are no longer fresh and clean.
Cooking tools
Pot, meat grinder, steamer pot, pan, stove, spoon, bowl,…
How to make Red Noodles Buon Ma Thuot
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Prepare the ingredients
First, soak 100g of pork belly in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes. Then take it out, rinse with water, and let it drain.
Next, use a knife to cut the meat into small pieces and put it into the meat grinder, cover it, and grind for about 1 minute on high until the meat is finely ground.
Then, soak 100g of dried shrimp in cold water for about 20 minutes, then take it out and rinse clean. For 4 tomatoes, wash them, remove the stem, and cut them into wedges.
Peel and mince 3 shallots. Slice 100g of Vietnamese pork sausage. Next, peel 3 cloves of garlic and mince them, and cut the tofu into small bite-sized pieces.
For the fresh vegetables served with the dish, such as cabbage, cut it into small pieces. Wash the herbs and bean sprouts thoroughly, and let them drain.
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Make and steam the filling
First, put all the minced pork belly, 50g of dried shrimp, and half of the prepared shallots into a clean bowl.
Next, add minced garlic and 1 free-range egg into the bowl. Season with 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of pepper into the mixture.
Mix all the ingredients and seasonings together until well combined. Then, take small pieces and roll them into round balls, continuing until the filling is used up.
Finally, place the made filling into a steaming pot and steam for about 10 minutes over medium heat until the filling is soft and cooked.
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Cook the tomato sauce
Heat a pan on the stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add the remaining half of the shallots and sauté over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
When the shallots are golden and fragrant, add 4 prepared tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and 50g of dried shrimp and stir-fry over medium heat for about 7 minutes until the sauce turns red like tomatoes and is fragrant.
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Cook the broth
Place a pot on the stove, add 50g of pig skin, 100g of pork ribs, 1/2 onion, and 3 chili peppers into the pot.
Next, add 1 liter of water into the pot, turn on the heat, and cook the broth over medium heat for about 30 minutes. After the water boils, reduce the heat, add the steamed filling into the pot, and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
Then, add the previously cooked tomato sauce and 100g of cut tofu into the pot, and season with 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder into the broth.
Stir well to let the broth absorb the flavors and continue to boil for another 10 – 15 minutes, adjust the seasoning to taste, and turn off the heat.
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Make the dipping sauce
To make the authentic dipping sauce, you take the chili peppers from the broth pot and mash them to get a bowl of mashed chili. Add another tablespoon of shrimp paste and a bit of lime juice to complete it.
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Completion
Place the noodles in a bowl, add a round meatball, Vietnamese pork sausage, tofu, tomatoes, and dried shrimp on top, sprinkle a bit of green onions, then pour the broth to complete a steaming hot bowl of Buon Ma Thuot red noodles.
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Final Product
Buon Ma Thuot red noodles have an eye-catching, appealing appearance. The hot broth is rich and stimulating to the taste buds. The pork bones are sweet and tender, the tofu is soft and crispy, the Vietnamese pork sausage, and the pork skin have a mild, nutty flavor that is very enjoyable.
You can enjoy this dish with finely shredded cabbage, herbs, bean sprouts, and the prepared dipping sauce. Let’s get into the kitchen to try making it and savor the experience!
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Hope that with the how to cook Buon Ma Thuot red noodle dish that TasteVN just shared, you can easily cook delicious noodle bowls that your family will enjoy. Wishing you success!
