Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
Serves
2
Difficulty
EasyThai noodle soup of rice noodles in clear pork broth with sliced meat, fish balls, and bean sprouts.
Ingredients
- 400g white fish fillets
- 400g glutinous rice
- 2 tsp sliced galangal
- 2 tsp white pepper
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 200g snake beans
- a handful of fresh Thai basil, chopped
- a generous spoonful of coconut cream
- 500ml chicken stock
- a pinch of red curry paste
- a generous handful of baby corn
- crispy fried shallots, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Gather and prep the rice noodles and pork shoulder, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.
- 2
Heat coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.
- 3
Add the sliced lemongrass and cherry tomatoes, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the pork shoulder, season with palm sugar, and cook until just done, about 15 mins.
- 5
Warm the rice noodles alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.
- 6
Plate the rice noodles and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.
- 7
Drizzle with coconut cream and finish with a sprinkle of Thai basil.
Tips
•Keep the heat moderate so the pork shoulder cooks through gently without drying out or turning rubbery.
•Make a double batch — leftovers reheat beautifully for a quick weekday breakfast.