Cao Lau (Vietnamese Noodle Bowl) Recipe

Name: Cao Lau (Vietnamese Noodle Bowl)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 1/2 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; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles, or more to taste

Servings: persons

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
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 1/2 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
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles, or more to taste

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.
2
Remove pork from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
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.
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.
5
Combine noodles and pork mixture together in a large serving dish. Top noodles with lettuce, green onion, basil, cilantro, and crispy chow mein.

1415

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste, 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons white sugar, and more.

Yes, Cao Lau (Vietnamese Noodle Bowl) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cao Lau (Vietnamese Noodle Bowl)

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