Photograph of the finished Crossing the bridge rice noodles (guo qiao mi xian)

China · Bún qua cầu Vân Nam

Crossing the bridge rice noodles (guo qiao mi xian)

2 hr Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Fresh rice noodles Fresh rice noodles 1.3 lb
  • Photograph of Whole free-range chicken Whole free-range chicken 1.1 lb
  • Photograph of Chicken breast Chicken breast 7.1 oz
  • Photograph of Ham Ham 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Chicken eggs Chicken eggs 4
  • Photograph of Mushrooms Mushrooms 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Spinach Spinach 5.6 oz
  • Photograph of Bean sprouts Bean sprouts 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Ginger Ginger 0.8 oz
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 4 sprigs
  • Photograph of Coriander Coriander 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.6 oz
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.1 oz

Method

  1. 1 Simmer a whole chicken with ginger and onions for 90 minutes to make a rich, clear broth, skimming off any foam continuously.
  2. 2 Strain the broth, season with salt and pepper, then bring to a rolling boil in a preheated ceramic bowl.
  3. 3 Slice the chicken breast and ham into paper-thin slices, chop the mushrooms, and wash the spinach.
  4. 4 Blanch the fresh rice noodles for 30 seconds and set aside.
  5. 5 Crack a raw egg into a bowl of hot broth, then add the sliced meat, mushrooms, and vegetables in turn and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Finally, put the rice noodles in a bowl, sprinkle with chopped scallions and cilantro, and serve immediately while hot.

With an appliance

  • Pressure cooker 1 hr 10 min

    Replace step 1: cooking the chicken under high pressure for 30 minutes, then letting it air dry for 15 minutes; this reduces the cooking time to almost 45 minutes, resulting in a richer broth and tender meat without the need for constant skimming. The process of cooking the ingredients in the bowl remains the same.

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