Danzai Flat Rice Noodles
The pinnacle of glutinousness! Hidden Tainan classic with wide rice noodles and shrimp stock
Description
Danzai noodles using 'Guazaityao'—wide, flat rice noodles. The jiggly texture pairs exceptionally well with the shrimp broth.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Flat rice noodles
- Shrimp heads
- Minced pork
- Chives
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Prepare 'Guazaityao', 1cm wide flat noodles made from steamed rice flour.
- Prepare rich shrimp head broth and star-anise-scented meat sauce.
- Briefly blanch the rice noodles and plate.
- Pour hot shrimp broth, add meat sauce, garlic, and black vinegar.
- Top with boiled shrimp and chives. The wide surface area of the flat noodles allows the broth and meat fat to cling heavily.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Garlic and Shrimp aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Kishimen (different texture), Pho flat noodles
Pairing
Cold Taiwan Tea
Trivia
[Hardcore] Similar to Hakka 'Bantiao', but called 'Guazaityao' in Tainan. It offers more volume than wheat noodles and a sweet rice flavor for connoisseurs.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] To prevent the broth from dripping when lifting the noodles, use a spoon as support while slowly chewing the chewy noodles bite by bite!
Allergen
Shrimp, Pork, Soy (Noodles are rice-based)