Ebru TanrıkuluCommis de Cuisine
22 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A specialty of Hoi An, Vietnam, cao lau combines thick noodles and thinly sliced beef with a lightly dressed, spiced broth and fresh herbs. Crisp fried noodle pieces add a contrast in texture.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Marinate the Beef

15 min

Marinate the beef slices in soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic for 15 minutes.

2

Cook the Noodles

12 min

Boil the noodles for 6–8 minutes, then drain. Fry some of them in oil over medium heat for 3 minutes, until crisp.

3

Cook the Beef

8 min

Sear the beef in oil over high heat for 4–5 minutes. Add the broth and cook for another 3 minutes.

4

Serve

Place the noodles in a bowl, then top with the beef, its sauce, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs.

Reminder

Store the ingredients separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; the assembled dish is best eaten fresh.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
460 kcalCalories
28 gProtein
52 gCarbohydrate
16 gFat
2 gFiber
6 gSugar
720 mgSodium
4 gSaturated Fat
Protein 24% Carbohydrate 45% Fat 31%
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