Teochew Broth Noodles
Chinese Chinese - Hakka and Teochew

Teochew Broth Noodles

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 200g thin egg noodles
  • • 1L pork or chicken stock
  • • 150g fish balls or beef balls
  • • 100g choy sum, trimmed
  • • 2 tbsp fried shallots
  • • 1 tsp white pepper
  • • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 2 spring onions, sliced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Bring the stock to a boil and add the fish balls; simmer 5 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Cook the noodles in a separate pot until just tender, then drain.

3
Phase 3

Blanch the choy sum in the noodle water for 1 minute.

4
Phase 4

Divide the noodles and greens between bowls.

5
Phase 5

Ladle over the hot broth and balls and top with soy sauce, pepper, fried shallots, and spring onions.