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Photograph of the finished Yentafo

Thailand · Mì nước hồng chao đỏ Yentafo

Yentafo

1 hr 40 min Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Simmer pork bones for 50 minutes to make a clear broth, then strain.
  2. 2 Mash red fermented bean curd with a little broth, then strain through a sieve to make a smooth pink sauce.
  3. 3 Fermented red bean curd is the source of its pink color and rich flavor; artificial coloring cannot replace this fermented taste.
  4. 4 Pour the fermented bean paste sauce into the pot, then season with vinegar and sugar to balance the sweet and sour flavors.
  5. 5 Fry the dried tofu skin until puffed up, then soak it in broth until softened.
  6. 6 The rice noodles and spinach are blanched, then broth is poured over them, and topped with fish cake, squid, bean curd skin, and roasted peanuts.

With an appliance

  • Pressure cooker 50 min

    Replace step 1: simmer the bones under high pressure for 20 minutes, then release the pressure naturally and filter twice.