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Mi Quang

Name: Mi Quang
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 200g rice noodles; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 150g pork thigh; 100g shrimp; 50g peanuts; to serve rice crackers; a handful fresh herbs (mint, basil, cilantro); 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 cloves shallots; 500ml pork broth

Mi Quang is a traditional Vietnamese noodle dish from the Quang Nam province, characterized by its turmeric-yellow rice noodles, savory broth, and an array of fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts. It is a vibrant and balanced dish that represents the culinary diversity and resourcefulness of Central Vietnam.

10 ingredients

savoryherbalnuttyumamislightly sweet

Culinary DNA Preview

Vietnamese85%

Indigenous15%

Ingredients

rice noodles
200g
turmeric powder
1 tsp
pork thigh
150g
shrimp
100g
peanuts
50g
rice crackers
to serve
fresh herbs (mint, basil, cilantro)
a handful
fish sauce
2 tbsp
shallots
2 cloves
pork broth
500ml

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating in the Quang Nam region, Mi Quang was historically a local staple that utilized available turmeric and fresh river ingredients, reflecting the coastal and agricultural heritage of Central Vietnam.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Vietnamese85%

ingredients+techniques

Indigenous15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

simmering sautéing boiling toasting

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