For a long time, Quang Nam and Da Nang have been famous for their specialty Quang noodles. This is a typical dish of these lands, loved by tourists from all over the world when stopping in this land. According to local residents, Quang noodles is a rustic dish, has existed for a long time, has been preserved and become a rich dish in the culinary capital of Quang Nam and Da Nang.

Quang noodles are made from ground rice, spread into cakes and then cut into noodles with a knife to prepare the dish. This noodle dish is usually white from rice or yellow from gardenia or turmeric. The noodles are flat and thicker than noodles in other regions. The noodles are cut evenly and retain their softness when hot.



Quang noodles are a culinary specialty of Quang Nam and Da Nang.

The preparation of Quang noodles is very important to create the unique flavor of this dish. To have a delicious bowl of Quang noodles, the selection and preparation of ingredients to make the filling is very important. Quang people often choose ingredients such as chicken, pork, shrimp, quail eggs, crab, beef, frog meat, snakehead fish to prepare. A bowl of Quang noodles can have one type of meat filling or a combination of two or three types to create a richer flavor.

Cooks often stir-fry the pre-processed ingredients with spices until they are well-absorbed, then add water to simmer until the meat is tender. The meat broth will be used as a broth to pour over the bowl of noodles when eaten to keep it hot and not dry. In addition, other additives such as roasted peanuts, raw vegetables, green onions, thinly sliced ​​banana flowers, lemon, chili, pepper, etc. are needed.

After all the ingredients are prepared, the sliced ​​noodles are put into the first bowl, then the meat and other ingredients are added on top, and a little broth is poured into the bowl, covering the noodles, not filling them like pho. When enjoying, diners can add more spices and eat with raw vegetables to suit their taste.

Quang noodles are delicious and rich in flavor when eaten hot. When eaten, the combination creates an unforgettable aftertaste. There is a sweet, slightly chewy taste of noodles, the fatty taste of meat, the sweetness of the broth, the fragrant, crunchy taste of roasted peanuts, the refreshing taste of raw vegetables mixed with the mild spiciness of chili. Quang noodles are suitable for any season and are delicious and nutritious.

Stopping at tourist destinations in Quang Nam or Da Nang, visitors can easily choose restaurants and eateries selling Quang noodles and order a bowl of Quang noodles to enjoy and experience. This noodle dish will be memorable for both domestic and foreign tourists after just one bite, and is an attractive culinary highlight of these lands.

Article and photos: NGUYEN THE LUONG

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