Guay Diaw Lawd (Pork Belly, Chicken Wing, and Noodle Stew)

This recipe creates a stunning dish with many layers and textures. Fortunately, it is very easy to make in just one pot! This recipe feeds about 5 people, but it can easily be increased for a party if needed. Serve with red pepper flakes, chile vinegar, and fried garlic alongside for guests to flavor the soup as they wish. Leftovers are easily reheated.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 647 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken wings
• sea salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 cups bean sprouts
• 10 dried shiitake mushrooms
• ½ cup peeled and chopped cilantro root
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped garlic
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons beef stock
• 9 ounces pork belly, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 9 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/3-inch chunks
• 9 ounces pickled radish (jap chai), diced
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons dark sweet soy sauce (pad se ew), or more to taste
• 1 dash fish sauce, or more to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package wide rice noodles
• 1 cup green onions, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place shiitake mushrooms in a small bowl. Cover with hot water and let soak until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Squeeze out excess water and slice.

Step 2

Pound cilantro root, garlic, and black peppercorns into a coarse paste in a mortar and pestle. Transfer paste to a large pot.

Step 3

Pour beef stock into the pot. Add pork belly and chicken wings. Bring to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and pickled radish. Simmer soup until chicken wings are cooked through, about 45 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and soy sauce. Season with fish sauce and sea salt.

Step 4

Place a steamer basket into a large pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add noodles, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place some noodles in each serving bowl and ladle soup on top. Garnish with bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro.