 Discover the secret to making authentic Vietnamese sweet-and-sour chicken phở trộn right at home!
Soft, springy rice noodles, tender and flavorful boiled chicken, all coated in a gently sweet-and-tangy tamarind sauce enhanced with fragrant soy sauce and fresh herbs – together, they create a dish that is both original and irresistible.
Best of all, you can buy all the ingredients directly from Hello Asia and start cooking right away.

綾 Sweet-and-sour chicken phở trộn is not only a satisfying dish, but also very easy to customize to your own tastes. It is especially suitable for a quick lunch or a light dinner while still being rich in flavor and nutrients.

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Why try this dish?

 Authentic Vietnamese flavor – soft noodles, fragrant sauce, and fresh herbs.
 Easy-to-find ingredients – available as a complete kit on HelloAsia.ch.
 Easy to customize – add or remove ingredients according to your preferences.

Ingredients for phở trộn for 2 people

Main ingredients:

• 200 g rice noodles (bánh phở 5 mm FARMER)
• 250 g chicken (breast or thigh)
• 2 cloves solo garlic, finely chopped
• 1 to 2 stalks Thai basil, washed and drained
• Fresh coriander
• Grated carrot
• 50 g bean sprouts (optional)
• 1 lime, cut in half
• Cucumber, julienned
• 2 star anise (for the broth)

Seasonings and garnish:

• 2 tbsp fish sauce (nước mắm SQUID)
• 1.5 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce SEMPIO (+ 1 tsp for the broth)
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• Fresh chili (optional)
• ½ tsp ground pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed
• 2 tbsp fried onions

Preparing sweet-and-sour chicken phở trộn

1. Cook the chicken

• Bring water to a boil with a few star anise and 1 teaspoon soy sauce to create a subtle aroma.
• Add the chicken and cook for 15 to 18 minutes depending on its thickness.
• Remove, leave to cool, then shred into medium-sized pieces.
• Reserve about 100 ml of the broth for preparing the sauce.

2. Cook the rice noodles

• Soak the dry FARMER 5 mm noodles for about 30 minutes to soften them.
• Cook in boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and springy without breaking.
• Drain, quickly rinse under cold water, then set aside.
  

3. Prepare the sweet-and-sour tamarind sauce

• Sauté the garlic with a little cooking oil to release its aroma.
• Dilute the tamarind paste in 5 tablespoons of the reserved broth.
• Add the SQUID fish sauce, SEMPIO soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, sautéed garlic, diluted tamarind paste, and a little fresh chili if desired.
• Mix and taste until you achieve the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and salty flavors.

4. Mix the phở

• Place the noodles, chicken, and herbs in a large bowl.
• Add the roasted peanuts, fried onions, Thai basil, coriander, grated carrot, cucumber, and bean sprouts.
• Pour over the tamarind sauce and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

5. Plate and serve

• Arrange the phở trộn in a deep plate and sprinkle with fried onions.
• Garnish with a few Thai basil and coriander leaves.
• Serve immediately with lime wedges and slices of fresh chili.

Hello Asia tips

 Use FARMER 5 mm noodles to keep a firm texture after mixing.
 Hello Asia tamarind paste brings a gentle, natural tang that is different from lemon or vinegar.
 For a stronger flavor, slightly increase the amount of SQUID fish sauce and SEMPIO soy sauce.

Conclusion

Vietnamese Noodles with Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Sweet-and-sour chicken phở trộn is both a familiar and original dish from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It preserves the soul of Vietnamese cuisine while remaining simple to prepare at home with ingredients available in Europe.
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