The star of this recipe is the flavorful broth. The macaroni noodles soak up all the savory goodness, creating a satisfying and heartwarming meal. Whether you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this macaroni soup will surely hit the spot.
1.5lbpork spare ribsflanken styled and cut into bite-sized pieces
1cloveof shallotcharred
Water
Carrotcubed
Sweet potatoescubed
Daikoncubed
Elbow pastacook to al-dente
Seasoning
Rock sugar
Salt
Fish sauceoptional
Garnishing
Fried minced garlic
Fried shallot
Ground black pepper
Minced cilantro and/or green onion
Instructions
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Cook the ribs for 5 minutes with added salt to render off excessive fat and remove impurities. Dump the water and rinse the pork under cold water.
In the same pod, add about 4 quarts of water to submerge the ribs and slow-cook them for about 30-40 minutes along with the charred shallot, and rock sugar, timing depends on your stove and the heat (water might evaporate, add more if needed. Make sure to skim the floating scum and fat).
Once the ribs are tender, remove the shallot.
Add the vegetables, and macaroni.
Season with salt.
Garnish with fried onion, fried garlic, cilantro, and green onions.