Thai Boat Noodles (Kuay Tiao Ruea)

Rich and aromatic Thai boat noodles with dark broth, tender beef slices, meatballs, and herbs. High in protein, bold in flavor.

🔥320 Calories
💪30g Protein
⏱️35 min
👨‍🍳Medium

Ingredients

  • 1100 g Rice noodles or rice vermicelli
  • 280 g Sliced beef
  • 34 pieces Beef meatballs
  • 450 g Pork blood curd
  • 5400 ml Pork bone broth
  • 62 tbsp Sweet dark soy sauce
  • 71 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 81 tbsp Fried garlic
  • 91 tbsp Cilantro
  • 101/2 cup Bean sprouts
  • 111 tsp Chili flakes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring pork bone broth to boil, season with dark soy sauce and fish sauce

  2. 2

    Blanch noodles in boiling water until cooked, transfer to serving bowl

  3. 3

    Add beef slices, meatballs, and blood curd to broth, cook until done

  4. 4

    Ladle broth and toppings over noodles

  5. 5

    Garnish with fried garlic, cilantro, and bean sprouts

  6. 6

    Serve with chili flakes, sugar, and vinegar on the side

💡Tips

  • Add blood curd last to prevent it from becoming tough
  • Add morning glory or Chinese broccoli for extra vegetables
  • Authentic version uses fresh cow's blood in the broth
  • Best served piping hot

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in boat noodles?

One bowl of boat noodles has about 300-400 calories with 30g of protein.

Are boat noodles healthy?

They're high in protein and moderate in calories, but watch the sodium content from the broth.

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