Khao Poon Nam Phik
Experience the bold and vibrant flavors of Laos with Khao Poon Nam Phik, a traditional Laos vermicelli noodles with chili dish that tantalizes the taste...
- Prep time
- --
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 300 gram minced pork
- 400 gram fish
- 1 kg bacon bones
- 10 slices ginger
- 10 spring onions
- 2 litres water
- 10 cloves garlic
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup coriander leaves
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 small egg plants
- 1 bunch spinich
- 10 long beans
- 6 small red chilies
- 6 dried red chilies
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pack vermicelli noodles
Instructions
- 1
In a muslin cloth bag boil the minced pork and the fish pieces until cooked then pound to a thick paste.
- 2
Boil the bacon bones in another 2 litres of water and add the ginger, garlic and dried chillies.
- 3
To enhance the flavor of the broth, you can sauté the garlic and ginger in a little oil before adding them to the boiling water with the bacon bones and dried chillies.
- 4
Once a broth is formed remove the bacon bones and add the pork and fish mixture.
- 5
Reduce the heat and add the coconut milk.
- 6
In another frypan cook the sliced egg plant, beans and spring onions then add them to the broth.
- 7
Add the lime juice and sliced fresh chilli and add the coriander leaves just before serving.
- 8
Boil the vermicelli in a saucepan drain and rinse with hot water.
- 9
To prepare put the vermicelli in the centre of a large serving dish and pour the broth mixture over the top. Taste the broth before serving and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional lime juice if needed.