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Yen Ta Fo

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Yen Tafo is a popular Thai noodle soup known for its distinctive pinkish-red broth, made with fermented soybean paste, vinegar, and sometimes red tofu. It is savory, slightly sweet, tangy, and often served with fish balls, seafood, morning glory, and crispy toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 200 g rice noodles
  • 200 g fish balls
  • 100 g squid, cleaned and sliced
  • 100 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 100 g fried tofu
  • 50 g morning glory (water spinach), cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 50 g Chinese kale, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Yen Tafo sauce (fermented red bean curd paste)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken or pork broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Crispy wontons or fried garlic for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pot, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken or pork broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in Yen Tafo sauce, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Add fish balls, shrimp, squid, and tofu. Simmer until seafood is cooked.
  6. Add morning glory and Chinese kale, cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
  7. Place noodles into serving bowls and ladle the hot Yen Tafo broth with toppings over them.
  8. Sprinkle with chili flakes if desired and garnish with crispy wontons or fried garlic.
  9. Serve hot with extra condiments on the side.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought Yen Tafo sauce or make it at home with fermented red bean curd paste.
  • Adjust the sweetness, sourness, and spiciness to suit your taste.
  • Other seafood like mussels or fish cake can also be added.
  • Traditionally served with a variety of condiments like sugar, vinegar, chili flakes, and fish sauce at the table.

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Keywords: Yen Tafo, Thai noodle soup, pink soup, Thai street food, seafood soup

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