Description
Tainan's representative Xiaochi: shrimp head broth with oil noodles, sprouts, topped with sweet/spicy braised minced pork (Rouzao), cilantro, and grated garlic.
Restaurants serving Danzai Noodles (Tainan Style)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Oil noodles
- Shrimp broth
- Minced pork(Rouzao)
- Cilantro
- Garlic
- Shrimp
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Fry shrimp shells/heads then boil to make supreme shrimp broth.
- Simmer minced pork with shallots, soy, star anise until gooey to make 'Rouzao'.
- Put boiled noodles and sprouts in a small bowl, pour shrimp broth.
- Top with Rouzao, boiled shrimp, cilantro, grated garlic.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cilantro、Garlic、Star anise(from minced pork)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable for authentic taste)
Pairing
Xiajuan(Fried shrimp rolls)、Lu Dan(Braised egg)
Trivia
[For Everyone] 'Danzai' means shoulder pole. Originated when fishermen peddled it carrying shoulder poles during typhoon season when they couldn't fish. Snack size is standard.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Served in small bowls, eat it quickly like a snack, and finish by putting a little white rice into the leftover minced pork soup!
Allergen
Wheat, Shrimp, Pork, Soy