Gui-tiaw Rua – Pork or Beef Noodles

Gui-tiaw Rua - Pork or Beef Noodles

Delicious Gui-tiaw Rua

Available from many noodle stalls across the city, it’s possible to order this tasty bowl of pork or beef noodles. Both of these types are called “Gui-tiaw rua”.

Originally it comes from Ayutthaya and is made from rice noodles and sweet basil, mixed with the meat of your choice (“Moo” – Pork or “Nua” – Beef), the vendor will usually add cow’s blood or pig’s blood into the piping hot broth.

This is what thickens the broth, adding richness and a dark brown color at the same time. Very meaty tasting, this dish is unique because it comes in very small servings, and is sold very cheaply.

Where to Buy: Vendors, restaurants

Price: 25-40 Baht

Top Tip: Gui-tiaw rua can taste quite sweet, so you might want to add some pepper to neutralize the taste a little.

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