You Can Make Authentic Thai Boat Noodles! Recipe

Name: You Can Make Authentic Thai Boat Noodles!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pork blood (optional, but traditional); 8 teaspoons sugar; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced; 1 cup store-bought pork meatballs; 1 quart bean sprouts; 4 cups water spinach, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup crispy pork skin; 1/2 cup roughly chopped scallions; 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup roughly chopped Chinese celery; freshly ground white pepper; 2 pounds baby back pork ribs; 8 ounces daikon (about 1 medium root), peeled and cut into 2-inch slices; 10 cilantro roots, cleaned; 1 whole head garlic, cut in half; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 tablespoons mushroom sauce; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 fresh red or green long Thai chile, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 whole head garlic, peeled, cloves finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pork blood (optional, but traditional)
8 teaspoons sugar
4 tablespoons fish sauce
1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
1 cup store-bought pork meatballs
1 quart bean sprouts
4 cups water spinach, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup crispy pork skin
1/2 cup roughly chopped scallions
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
1/2 cup roughly chopped Chinese celery
freshly ground white pepper
2 pounds baby back pork ribs
8 ounces daikon (about 1 medium root), peeled and cut into 2-inch slices
10 cilantro roots, cleaned
1 whole head garlic, cut in half
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons mushroom sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 fresh red or green long Thai chile, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup vegetable oil
1 whole head garlic, peeled, cloves finely chopped

1
In a stockpot, combine 3 quarts water, the ribs, daikon, cilantro roots, garlic, and peppercorns.
2
Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
3
Lower the heat to low to maintain a low simmer, skimming any foam that rises to the top as needed.
4
Add the salt, mushroom sauce, and brown sugar and simmer, uncovered, for about 3 hours.
5
At this point, the broth will have a rich bone marrow flavor.
6
Remove from the heat and let cool, then strain through a colander lined with cheesecloth.
7
Discard the solids and store the stock in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

1917

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pork blood (optional, but traditional), 8 teaspoons sugar, 4 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, You Can Make Authentic Thai Boat Noodles! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

You Can Make Authentic Thai Boat Noodles!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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