For a long time, the Quang Nam and Da Nang regions have been famous for their Quang noodles. This is a signature dish of these areas, loved by tourists from all over when they visit this land. According to local residents, Quang noodles are a rustic dish, dating back a long time, preserved and becoming a rich and flavorful part of the culinary heritage of Quang Nam and Da Nang.

Quang noodles are made from ground rice, spread into thin sheets, and then sliced ​​into strands for cooking. The noodles are typically white from the rice itself, or yellow from gardenia seeds or turmeric. The strands are flat and thicker than noodles from other regions. The noodles are evenly sliced ​​and retain their chewy texture when hot.



Quang noodles are a culinary specialty of Quang Nam and Da Nang.

The preparation process of Quang noodles is crucial to creating the dish's distinctive flavor. To make a truly delicious bowl of Quang noodles, the selection and preparation of ingredients for the toppings are very important. People in Quang Nam often choose ingredients such as chicken, pork, shrimp, quail eggs, crab, beef, frog meat, and snakehead fish. A bowl of Quang noodles can have one type of meat topping or a combination of two or three types to create a richer flavor.

The cook usually stir-fries the prepared ingredients with spices until well-seasoned, then adds water and simmers until the meat is tender. The meat broth is used as a hot and moist soup base for the noodles. Other toppings include roasted peanuts, fresh vegetables, scallions, thinly sliced ​​banana blossoms, lime, chili peppers, and black pepper.

After preparing all the ingredients, the sliced ​​noodles are placed in the bowl first, then the meat and other toppings are added on top, and a little broth is poured in, just enough to cover the noodles, not filling the bowl completely like pho. When eating, diners can add more seasoning and eat it with fresh vegetables to suit their taste.

Quang noodles are best enjoyed hot for their rich and flavorful aftertaste. The harmonious blend of flavors creates an unforgettable sensation: the sweetness and slight chewiness of the noodles, the richness of the meats, the sweetness of the broth, the fragrant crunch of roasted peanuts, the refreshing coolness of the fresh vegetables, and the mild spiciness of the chili peppers. Quang noodles are delicious and nutritious, suitable for any season.

When visiting tourist destinations in Quang Nam or Da Nang, tourists can easily find restaurants and eateries selling Quang noodles and order a bowl to enjoy and experience. This dish, once tasted, will leave a lasting impression on both domestic and international tourists, making it an attractive culinary highlight of these regions.

Text and photos: NGUYEN THE LUONG

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