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Kuay Teow Reua

ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ

Kuay Teow Reua

Deeply savoury Thai boat noodles with aromatic dark broth, meat, herbs and rice noodles.

Prep35 min
Cook90 min
Total125 min
Serves4
DifficultyAdvanced
SpiceMedium
Central Thailand Contains Meat Approx. cost: 240–360 THB
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      About this dish

      Deeply savoury Thai boat noodles with aromatic dark broth, meat, herbs and rice noodles.

      Nutrition per serving

      Calories113 kcal
      Protein3.9 g
      Carbohydrates23.9 g
      Fat0.5 g
      Saturated fat0.1 g
      Fibre2.6 g
      Sugar1.6 g
      Sodium1270 mg

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      Fish Sauce

      Flavour: light soy sauce plus a pinch of seaweed

      Allergy: coconut aminos

      Dietary: vegan fish sauce

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      Ingredients

      • 300 g rice noodles
      • 500 g Beef Shinthinly sliced or braised
      • 1.5 l Beef Stock
      • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
      • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
      • 1 tbsp fish sauce
      • 2 star anise
      • 1 stick cinnamon
      • 150 g morning glorycut
      • 100 g bean sprouts
      Preparation notes

      Prepare and measure all ingredients before cooking. Thai dishes often come together quickly once the heat is on.

      Method

      1. 1

        Build the broth

        Simmer stock with star anise, cinnamon, soy sauces and fish sauce for at least 45 minutes.

      2. 2

        Cook the meat

        Braise tougher meat in the broth or poach thin slices just before serving.

      3. 3

        Blanch

        Cook noodles, morning glory and bean sprouts briefly in boiling water.

      4. 4

        Assemble

        Divide noodles and vegetables into bowls, add meat, ladle over hot broth and season to taste.

      What it tastes like

      Dark, aromatic, salty and slightly sweet with warm spice and a rich meaty finish.

      Make it milder

      Reduce fresh chillies and chilli paste, remove chilli seeds, and serve extra chilli separately at the table.

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      Vegetarian alternative

      Replace meat or seafood with firm tofu, mushrooms or mixed vegetables and use vegetarian sauces and stock.

      Common mistakes

      Avoid overcrowding the pan, under-seasoning the final dish, or cooking delicate herbs for too long. Taste and adjust before serving.

      Serving the dish

      Serve at the temperature suggested, with steamed jasmine rice, noodles or the traditional accompaniment where appropriate.

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      Cooking times and ingredient quantities are approximate. Ensure meat, seafood and eggs are thoroughly cooked, follow safe food-handling guidance, and adjust ingredients for allergies or dietary requirements.