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Mi Quang

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Mi Quang is a traditional Vietnamese noodle dish originating from Quang Nam province. It features wide turmeric-yellow noodles topped with pork, shrimp, fresh herbs, and peanuts, served with a small amount of flavorful broth.

Ingredients

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  • 200g wide rice noodles (Mi Quang noodles or rice noodles with turmeric)
  • 200g pork belly, sliced thin
  • 150g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 chicken leg or thigh (optional for richer broth)
  • 1 liter chicken or pork broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp annatto or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • Fresh herbs (basil, coriander, Vietnamese mint)
  • 1 banana blossom or cabbage, thinly sliced
  • Bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
  • Rice crackers (bánh đa nướng), optional
  • Chili paste or fresh chili slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth by simmering the chicken or pork bones in water for 30–40 minutes until flavorful. Strain and keep warm.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add minced garlic, shallots, and turmeric powder, stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add sliced pork belly and shrimp to the pan, season with fish sauce and soy sauce, and cook until just done.
  4. Pour a ladle of broth into the pan to combine flavors, then transfer back into the main pot. Adjust seasoning.
  5. Cook Mi Quang noodles according to package instructions, then rinse and drain.
  6. To assemble, place noodles in a bowl, top with pork, shrimp, and herbs.
  7. Add a small amount of broth (not too much, just to moisten).
  8. Garnish with banana blossom, bean sprouts, lime wedges, peanuts, rice crackers, and chili paste.

Notes

  • Traditionally, Mi Quang is served with very little broth compared to noodle soups like pho.
  • You can substitute chicken for pork if preferred.
  • Turmeric gives the noodles their signature yellow color.
  • Rice crackers add extra crunch to the dish.

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Keywords: Mi Quang, Vietnamese noodles, Quang Nam dish, turmeric noodles, pork and shrimp noodles

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