Cao Lau (Vietnamese Noodle Bowl) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cao Lau (Vietnamese Noodle Bowl) Recipe). Cao lau is made with noodles, pork, and greens traditionally found only in the town of Hoi An, Vietnam. This recipe approximates authentic cao lau with easier-to-find ingredients. Use fresh rice noodles about the same thickness of linguine.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Cao Lau (Vietnamese Noodle Bowl) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce

4 cloves garlic

minced

or more to taste

2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder

2 teaspoons white sugar

1 teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin

cut into cubes

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons water

2 pounds fresh thick Vietnamese-style rice noodles

2 cups bean sprouts

1 cup torn lettuce leaves

1 bunch green onions

chopped

¼ cup fresh basil leaves

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

¼ cup crispy chow mein noodles

or more to taste

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Whisk soy sauce garlic Chinese 5-spice sugar paprika and chicken bouillon together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add pork cubes and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Remove pork from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook and stir pork in hot oil until browned 4 to 7 minutes. Add water; cook and stir until water evaporates and pork is cooked through about 2 minutes more.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Rinse rice noodles under cold water and gently break noodles apart. Immerse noodles in boiling water until about half tender about 30 seconds. Add bean sprouts to the water and noodles; continue cooking until tender but still firm to the bite about 30 seconds more. Drain.

Step 5

Combine noodles and pork mixture together in a large serving dish. Top noodles with lettuce green onion basil cilantro and crispy chow mein.

Nutritional Information

Cao Lau (Vietnamese Noodle Bowl) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 487.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.7g 48%

Carbohydrates: 78.1g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 11%

Sugars: 3.5g

Fat: 8.1g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Cholesterol: 49mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 847.7IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 12mg 20%

Folate: 44mcg 11%

Calcium: 68.5mg 7%

Iron: 6mg 33%

Magnesium: 37.6mg 13%

Potassium: 475.4mg 13%

Sodium: 373mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 66%

Calories From Fat: 72.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.