Guay Tiew: Thai Noodle Soup

Ingredients

Rice noodles

200 grams

Chicken or vegetable broth

4 cups

Chicken breast or tofu

200 grams, sliced

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 teaspoon

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Bean sprouts

1 cup

Green onions

2 stalks, chopped

Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Lime

1, cut into wedges

Chili flakes

to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the rice noodles as per the package instructions. Once done, drain and set them aside.
2. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add the sliced chicken or tofu to the boiling broth, followed by the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. While the soup is simmering, prepare your toppings: wash and chop the green onions and cilantro, rinse the bean sprouts, and cut the lime into wedges.
5. Once the soup is ready, divide the cooked rice noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth with chicken or tofu over the noodles.
6. Top each bowl with bean sprouts, chopped green onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and chili flakes on the side for an added tang and spice.
7. Enjoy your bowl of comforting Guay Tiew! Remember, the beauty of this dish is in customizing it to your taste with the toppings and condiments.