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Mì Quảng
Peel the prawns, keeping the heads and shells. Toss the pork and the prawns, in separate bowls, with half the shallot, the garlic, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp fish sauce, the sugar and pepper, and leave for 20 minutes.
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How long does Mì Quảng take?
1 hr 20 min all in — 30 min prep, 50 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish, Shellfish, Peanuts, Eggs, Sesame, Soy. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
A bit special — about $16–28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Wok, Mixing bowl, Tongs, Chef's knife, Cutting board.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce — 3 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
3 tbsp of Fish sauce.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Pork and prawns → Chicken thighs. Mì Quảng gà is just as common. Brown bone-in pieces and simmer them in the broth for 25 minutes. Sesame rice crackers → Prawn crackers. A different taste but the same crunch to break over the bowl.
Any tips from this recipe?
Keep the broth shallow. Mì Quảng in a full bowl of soup is a different dish. Banana blossom, sliced thin and kept in lemon water until needed, is the classic extra on the herb plate. The topping and broth keep for two days in the fridge. Cook the noodles fresh.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.