Mì Quảng Recipe - NGON Vietnam

Mì Quảng

Quang-Style Noodles

A vibrant turmeric-infused noodle dish from Quang Nam province, served with a small amount of rich broth, meat or seafood, fresh herbs, and crispy rice crackers.

Other variations:

Mì Quảng gà, Mì Quảng tôm thịt, Mì Quảng cá lóc, Mì Quảng ếch, Mì Quảng chay

Region

Central Vietnam

Preparation Time

1h15

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

About this recipe

Mì Quảng is a signature dish of Quang Nam and Da Nang, known for its minimal broth, bold flavors, and colorful presentation. Traditionally served during family gatherings and festivals, it reflects the central region’s resourceful cooking style.

Ingredients List

250 g dried mì Quảng (turmeric noodles) 200 g pork (sliced) 200 g shrimp (peeled) 200 g chicken (sliced) 4 - 6 quail eggs 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp fish sauce (divided) 1 tsp sugar 2 cloves garlic (minced, divided) 2 shallots (minced, divided) 2 tbsp oil 500 ml pork or chicken stock fresh herbs (basil, mint, cilantro) 50 g roasted peanuts (crushed) 2 - 3 sesame rice crackers water as needed (for boiling)

Materials & Tools

Large pot Wok or frying pan Mixing bowls Knife and chopping board Serving bowls

Preparation steps

Total Time

1h15

Cooking Time

45 min

Active Time

30 min

Marinate Proteins

Mix pork, shrimp and chicken with turmeric, 1 tbsp fish sauce, sugar and half of garlic and shallots. Marinate 20 minutes.

20 min

Stir-fry Proteins

Heat oil and sauté remaining garlic and shallots until fragrant. Add pork, shrimp and chicken and stir-fry until lightly cooked.

10 min

Simmer

Add stock and remaining fish sauce and simmer 10 - 15 minutes.

15 min

Boil Eggs

Boil quail eggs, then peel.

10 min

Cook Noodles

Boil noodles according to package directions, then drain.

10 min

Assemble Bowl

Put noodles, meats, shrimp and eggs in bowls.

5 min

Finish

Ladle over a little broth and garnish with herbs, peanuts and rice crackers.

5 min

Chef’s Tips

Only a small amount of broth should be added to bowl; keep turmeric flavor mild so it doesn’t overpower other ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

Fresh herbs, lime wedges, chili paste, extra rice crackers

Nutritional info

400kcal
22g protein
12g fat
55g carbs

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