Mi Quang with Pork Ribs

Name: Mi Quang with Pork Ribs
Ingredients: Pork ribs; Mi Quang noodles; Shallots (củ nén), red onion, garlic; Turmeric powder, chili powder, seasoning powder, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper; Mint, Thai basil, banana blossom, baby mustard greens, lettuce, bean sprouts; Sesame rice crackers, roasted peanuts; Lime, chili peppers, chili sauce

Nguyễn Trang @cook_4476045

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Mi Quang is a signature dish from Quang Nam. I really love eating Mi Quang. I loved it even before becoming a daughter-in-law in Quang Nam!

When it comes to making Mi Quang, the most important part is the ingredients. Two essentials you can't skip are shallots (củ nén) and peanut oil. You need both to get that authentic, delicious Mi Quang flavor. Just heat up the peanut oil and sauté the shallots, and your whole kitchen will be filled with the wonderful aroma of Mi Quang.

The next key ingredient is the Mi Quang noodles. According to my mother-in-law and husband, hand-cut noodles taste better. Maybe it's just a feeling, since both hand-cut and machine-cut noodles are made from the same flour. The machine just makes them more even.

The third ingredient is the meat. You can use any kind of meat you like—some people prefer chicken, some like snakehead fish, others use pork, shrimp, or quail eggs. (I like them all!)

Two more ingredients are sesame rice crackers and roasted peanuts. Make sure both are fresh for the best taste and crunch. This goes for any dish: when you have all the right, fresh ingredients, you'll make something truly delicious.

I don't know why, but I have a special fondness for Mi Quang. Sorry for rambling! There are a few more ingredients, so please check out the recipe and instructions below. I hope you make a delicious Mi Quang for your family!

Mi Quang is a signature dish from Quang Nam. I really love eating Mi Quang. I loved it even before becoming a daughter-in-law in Quang Nam!

The third ingredient is the meat. You can use any kind of meat you like—some people prefer chicken, some like snakehead fish, others use pork, shrimp, or quail eggs. (I like them all!)

Nguyễn Trang @cook_4476045

Tp Hồ Chí Minh

Mi Quang is a signature dish from Quang Nam. I really love eating Mi Quang. I loved it even before becoming a daughter-in-law in Quang Nam!

The third ingredient is the meat. You can use any kind of meat you like—some people prefer chicken, some like snakehead fish, others use pork, shrimp, or quail eggs. (I like them all!)

Mi Quang is a signature dish from Quang Nam. I really love eating Mi Quang. I loved it even before becoming a daughter-in-law in Quang Nam!

The third ingredient is the meat. You can use any kind of meat you like—some people prefer chicken, some like snakehead fish, others use pork, shrimp, or quail eggs. (I like them all!)

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Ingredients

Pork ribs
Mi Quang noodles
Shallots (củ nén), red onion, garlic
Turmeric powder, chili powder, seasoning powder, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper
Mint, Thai basil, banana blossom, baby mustard greens, lettuce, bean sprouts
Sesame rice crackers, roasted peanuts
Lime, chili peppers, chili sauce

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Steps

1

Wash the pork ribs and cut them into bite-sized pieces. I like to use baby back ribs for the cartilage—they get nice and tender when cooked.
2

Here are the red onion, garlic, and shallots (củ nén).
3

Finely mince the red onion, garlic, and shallots.
4

For the marinade: seasoning powder, MSG, sugar, chili powder, turmeric powder, fish sauce, and black pepper. I don't use exact measurements—just season to your family's taste.
5

Add half of the minced onion, garlic, and shallots to the ribs and mix well.
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Next, add all the prepared seasonings. Even at this stage, the color and aroma are wonderful. Let the ribs marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Heat a pot on the stove. Add peanut oil. Since peanut oil is pressed from raw peanuts, it can have a strong smell. Heat the oil until it smokes to remove the odor. Then add the remaining minced onion, garlic, and shallots and sauté until fragrant. I like to use plenty of oil for Mi Quang—it makes the dish richer and tastier.
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Add the marinated ribs and stir-fry until the meat is browned.
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Once the meat is browned, add boiling water—just enough to cover. Cook until the ribs are tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning. The broth should be a bit more flavorful than usual, since Mi Quang is served with less broth. When you add the herbs, it won't taste bland.
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Loosen the Mi Quang noodles and place them in a bowl. Pour a small amount of broth over the noodles—Mi Quang is served with less broth than pho or hu tieu. Top with chopped green onions and roasted peanuts.
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When eating, add the herbs, squeeze in some lime, and add chili sauce and sliced chili peppers. Break the sesame rice crackers into pieces and eat them with the noodles. I used red chili since I didn't have green bird's eye chili. If the herbs make the dish taste bland, add a bit more fish sauce for extra flavor.
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Personally, I always add extra broth because I love eating lots of herbs. Hope you enjoy making a delicious Mi Quang!