Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup

Prepare

1. 🥄Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
2. 🔥Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Cook

1. 🔥Add the chicken pieces and cook until they turn opaque on all sides, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 🧂Pour in the 8 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat, which should take about 8 minutes.
3. 🍳Reduce the heat to low, stir in the fish sauce, salt, and sugar, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to develop the flavors.
4. 🫇While the broth simmers, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
5. 🍽️Divide the cooked noodles evenly among four bowls.

Steps

1. 🧂Ladle the hot broth and chicken over the noodles in each bowl.

Prepare

1. 🍳Top each bowl with bean sprouts, chopped mint leaves, and optional red chili slices.

Serve

1. 🫇Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the soup.