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Khao Piak Sen (Lao Noodle Soup)

This khao piak sen recipe walks you through making a traditional Lao noodle soup with pork or chicken and chewy noodles, with clear photo steps.

Ingredients

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1
Pound garlic, black peppercorns, and coriander root into a coarse paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor.
2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and fry the paste until fragrant.
3
Add pork ribs and sear until no longer red.
4
Pour in water and bring to a simmer.
5
Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
6
Add onions, soy sauce, golden mountain sauce, and salt.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
8
Add sliced pork and moo joh sausage if using. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
9
Pour tapioca flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Slowly add boiling water while stirring.
10
Once it turns slightly translucent, mix in the rice flour. Knead until smooth and non-sticky.
11
Shape the dough into a log and cut into three pieces.
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Roll out one piece to your desired thickness using a rolling pin.
13
Slice into noodles about one-fourth inch wide.
14
Dust with more tapioca flour to keep the noodles from sticking.
15
Boil noodles in the soup for two to three minutes until cooked through.
16
Ladle soup and noodles into bowls. Add your favorite toppings like fried garlic, shallots, lime, scallions, coriander, or chili flakes.