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Boat noodles (kuay teow reua)

Dark, spiced beef noodle soup with star anise, cinnamon and soy, with meatballs, thin beef, rice noodles and morning glory.

Time
180min
Steps
5
Boat noodles (kuay teow reua), photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Allergens

Contains wheat, soy and fish.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer bones, shank and spices 2.5 hours until the shank is tender; slice shank and strain broth.

    2. 2

      Season the broth with soys, fish sauce and sugar.

    3. 3

      Blanch noodles, sprouts and morning glory and put in bowls.

    4. 4

      Add sliced shank, raw beef and meatballs, and ladle boiling broth over so the thin beef turns brown all through.

    5. 5

      Top with basil and fried garlic; season with chili vinegar.

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