Tamarind Pulp Noodles
Thai Thai - Noodles

Tamarind Pulp Noodles

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

Chef's Menu Description

Wok-tossed noodles seared over ferocious heat with spring onions, beansprouts, aromatic garlic, and savoury seasoned sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 200g thin rice noodles
  • • 250g pork ribs, chopped
  • • 3 tbsp tamarind pulp, softened in water
  • • 4 cups pork stock
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • • 2 bird's eye chilies, smashed

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes and drain.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the pork ribs in the stock with the tamarind, palm sugar, and chilies for 30 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until they soften into the broth.

4
Phase 4

Season with fish sauce, tasting for a sweet-sour balance.

5
Phase 5

Add the noodles and Thai basil, simmer 1 minute, and serve in deep bowls.