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Boat Noodles — traditional dish from Ayutthaya, Thailand
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾65gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🫘 Soy

Boat Noodles

How to order / say it
Say it ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ — [Gwoy-tee-ow Ruea]
Order I'd like a bowl of Boat Noodles, please.
Locally ผม/ฉันขอก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือหนึ่งชามครับ/ค่ะ
Say locally

Noodles served in a flavorful pork broth with herbs.

Why try it?

Boat Noodles are a quintessential dish from Ayutthaya, originating from the floating markets. They capture the essence of local life, offering a true taste of the community's culinary traditions.

How it tastes

The broth is rich and aromatic, with hints of spices, served with tender pork and al dente noodles. Topped with fresh herbs, it is a hearty and flavorful meal.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Boat Noodles originated during the Ayutthaya Kingdom when traders prepared the dish on their boats. In the 20th century, it became iconic due to its strong connection to the river culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 200 g pork loin
  • 🌾 200 g rice noodles
  • 🥣 400 ml chicken broth
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
  • 🌿 10 g coriander
  • 🧄 10 g garlic
  • 🥕 50 g bean sprouts
  • 🧂 5 g chili flakes

Method

  1. 1 Cook the noodles in boiling water until soft.
  2. 2 Simmer pork in broth with soy sauce and spices.
  3. 3 Serve noodles topped with pork, broth, and herbs.

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