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Nutritional Values
380kcal
28gProtein
45gCarbs
12gFat
3gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Chao Long
How to order / say it
Say it
Chao Long — [chow-long]
Order
One bowl of Chao Long, please.
Locally
Paki-order ng Chao Long, po.
Say locally
Pho inspired beef noodle soup.
Why try it?
El Nido has adapted Vietnamese influences due to maritime exchanges. Chao Long is a local favorite reflecting cultural fusion.
How it tastes
The broth is fragrant with spices and herbs, while noodles provide a chewy texture. Fresh herbs garnish the soup.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
In the early 20th century, Vietnamese immigrants introduced pho to El Nido, adapting it to local tastes over the decades.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g beef bones
- 🌾 200 g rice noodles
- 🧂 30 g ginger
- 🧂 2 pieces star anise
- 🧂 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 🌿 20 g basil
Method
- 1 Simmer beef bones with ginger, star anise, and cinnamon for several hours.
- 2 Strain the broth, returning the bones with meat scraps for more flavor.
- 3 Cook rice noodles, place in bowls, and pour hot broth over them, garnishing with basil.
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