Best cao lau Hoi An: Famous delicious dish, once eaten,...

Cao Lau is one of the most delicious and famous dishes in Hoi An. Cao Lau Hoi An is considered a famous specialty, the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine. Any visitor to Hoi An wants to enjoy it.

1. What is Cao Lau?

1.1 Origin of Cao Lau

Cao lau is a noodle dish in Quang Nam, Vietnam. This is considered a specialty dish of Hoi An city. This noodle dish has yellow noodles and is served with shrimp, pork, raw vegetables and very little broth. The yellow noodles come from flour mixed with ash from a local tree

According to historical records, Cao Lau appeared in the 17th century. During this time, Chinese and Japanese traders often visited Hoi An port. They brought with them their own culinary culture, then gradually created the conditions for Cao Lau to be born. Cao Lau dishes have also been modified over time to make them more suitable for Vietnamese tastes, and then become a specialty dish of the people of the Central region.

1.2 Cao Lau ingredients

Cao Lau fiber: Cao Lau fiber is made from rice flour but the rice must be local rice. Before grinding this rice into flour, it must be soaked in ash water taken from wood in Cu Lao Cham and the water to mix the ash to soak the rice must also be taken from Ba Le well.

Fillings, broth: If following the traditional method, Cao Lau fillings are only made from one type of pork, which is char siu pork, or Quang people often call it pork siu for short. In order for the filling to be delicious, the meat must be good quality pork thigh, with a lot of meat and little fat, marinated with spices, salt, and five spices to absorb.

1.3 Making

1.3.1 Make char siu meat

Wash lean minced meat and cut into about 2cm square pieces.
Scent meat
Put the pan on the stove, add cooking oil and heat. Add the meat and fry until golden brown on all sides.
Put the meat in the pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and stew the meat for about 30 minutes until the meat is tender.

1.3.2 Cook broth

Boil pork bones over low heat
After the bones have released all the sweetness, filter the broth.
Add the broth to the pot, season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar.

1.3.3 Making Cao Lau yarn

Mix the ingredients of rice flour, wheat flour, tapioca starch and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the ash water slowly, stirring well until the dough forms a smooth, pliable mass. Divide the dough into small pieces, roll them thinly and then cut them into strips. Put the Cao Lau fibers on the steamer and steam until cooked.

2.Where is the best Cao Lau in Hoi An?

2.1 Ba Le Cao Lau

Ba Le Cao Lau is one of the most famous Cao Lau restaurants in Hoi An. The restaurant was established in 1976 and has become a familiar address for locals and tourists.

Cao Lau Ba Le has a unique flavor, with crispy noodles and rich broth. Cao Lau noodles here are made from pure rice flour, through the process of coating, drying and pressing. The broth is simmered from pork bones and dried shrimp, and has a sweet taste. Char Siu meat is made from pork belly, marinated with typical spices. Vegetables served with Cao Lau include sour star fruit, cucumber, lettuce, herbs,…

The price of a bowl of Cao Lau at Ba Le restaurant is 40,000 VND. The shop is open from 11 am to 9 pm.

2.2 Cao Lau Thanh

This restaurant has a small space but is clean and airy. Cao Lau here is considered delicious and reasonably priced.

The shop is open from 7am to 7pm. daily. daily.

Cao Lau Thanh is one of the most famous Cao Lau restaurants in Hoi An. The restaurant is located at 26 Thai Phien Street, right in the heart of the old city. The restaurant has a history of more than 20 years, and is loved by many domestic and foreign tourists.

The price of a bowl of Cao Lau Thanh is 30,000 VND. The shop is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

2.3 Cao Lau Hoi An Central North

The restaurant is located on Tran Phu Street, the main street of the old town, so it is very easy to find. Cao Lau at the restaurant is prepared according to a family recipe, imbued with the typical flavor of Hoi An. Cao Lau fibers are made from rice flour mixed with filter flour, then coated into small, long fibers. Char Siu meat is made from ground pork, marinated with rich spices, then stir-fried.

Cao Lau prices at Trung Bac restaurant range from 50,000 – 110,000 VND/bowl.

2.4 Ba Be Cao Lau

This restaurant is famous for its cheap Cao Lau dishes, from only 20,000 VND/bowl. A bowl of Mrs. Be’s Cao Lau is full, including Cao Lau fiber, char siu meat, pork skin, dried shrimp, peanuts, bean sprouts, raw vegetables and broth. When eating, you will mix the ingredients together, add a little sweet and sour fish sauce or soy sauce to enjoy.

The shop is located in the food court of Hoi An market, right next to Phuong bread shop. The shop is just a small stall, but is always crowded, especially during the tourist season.