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Crossing the Bridge Noodles (Guo Qiao Mi Xian)

Yields2 Servings

For the Broth:
 8 cups chicken or bone broth
 2 slices of ginger
 2 cloves of garlic, smashed
 2 green onions, cut into thirds
 Salt to taste
For the Toppings:
 200g thin rice noodles
 100g chicken breast, thinly sliced
 100g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
 2 quails' eggs or 1 regular egg, beaten
 50g bean sprouts
 50g Chinese chives, chopped
 A handful of coriander leaves
 A small bunch of spinach or bok choy, blanched
1

Prepare the Broth:

In a large pot, combine the chicken or bone broth, ginger, garlic, and green onions. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes to infuse the flavors. Season with salt to taste.

2

Prepare the Toppings:

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Arrange the chicken, shrimp, eggs, bean sprouts, chives, coriander, and spinach or bok choy in separate dishes.

3

Assemble the Dish:

In a serving bowl, place the cooked noodles first. When ready to serve, pour the hot broth over the noodles, and let diners add their toppings to the bowl, cooking the meat and shrimp in the hot broth.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

200g

Amount per serving
Calories450
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Total Carbohydrate 60g22%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 40g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.