Pork Intestine Vermicelli
Torotro Soup with Bonito Soup Soup! Taiwanese stewed noodles steeped in the umami flavor
Description
The iconic night market Xiaochi: brown ultra-thin noodles (Red Mianxian) in a thick bonito broth, topped with braised pork intestines.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Red Mianxian
- Pork intestines
- Bonito flakes
- Black vinegar
- Grated garlic
- Cilantro
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Intestine Prep] Clean pork intestines with salt/vinegar, braise with soy, star anise, and five-spice until tender.
- [Broth] Extract dashi from bonito flakes, dried shrimp, and shredded shiitake in a giant pot.
- [Noodles] Add 'Red Mianxian' (steamed brown noodles), loosening with chopsticks as they simmer.
- Season with soy, rock sugar, and white pepper; thicken heavily with sweet potato flour slurry.
- Plate noodles and top with braised intestines.
- [Finish] The Taiwanese way: top with grated garlic, black vinegar (Wu Cu), and plenty of cilantro.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Bonito broth and garlic punch
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese Somen (toasted), Store-bought braised offal
Pairing
Cold Taiwan Beer or Winter Melon Tea
Trivia
[For Everyone] Ubiquitous in Taiwan, though bonito intensity varies. Ay-Chung Mian Xian is world-famous. Usually available in 'Small' for a snack or 'Large' for a meal.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since famous shops often lack chairs, hold the hot bowl and 'swallow' the noodles using only a spoon (no chopsticks) while standing!
Allergen
Wheat, Pork, Shrimp, Soy