Crossing the Bridge Noodles

• pork ribs↗4
• chicken thighs4

  skin removed

• ground white pepper↗2 pinches of

  2 pinches

• ginger↗1 thumb-sized piece

  peeled and sliced

• star anise↗1
• Sichuan pepper↗1 tbsp tbsp
• green onion↗4

  trimmed and sliced into 2.5 cm pieces

• rice vermicelli noodles↗2 nests cooked

  tossed with toasted sesame oil

• tofu skin↗4 pieces
• mushrooms↗2 large King Trumpet or King Oyster

  sliced lengthwise

• wood ear mushroom strips1 small handful of rehydrated
• green onion↗2

  cut at an angle

• red chilies↗2

  seedless, thinly sliced

• shallot↗1

  peeled and thinly sliced

• Romaine lettuce1

  sliced into 2.5 cm pieces

• молодий шпинат↗1 large handful
• тигрові креветки↗10 large cooked

  очищені

• кінза↗1 small bunch of

  нарізана

• чилі↗2 tbsp freshly sliced

  у 4 tbsp low-salt light soy sauce

• чорний рисовий оцет Чінцзян↗2 tbsp
• сичуаньський перець↗1 tbsp roasted ground
• чілі пластинки↗1 tbsp

  змішані з 1 tbsp sea salt flakes

• соус хойсін↗2 tbsp
• чилі часниковий соус↗2 tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot bring 1 liter of water to a boil. Add the pork ribs and chicken thighs and simmer for 15 minutes, skimming off the foam.

2. 2

   Drain the water and set the meat aside. Clean the pot, then add 2 liters of water and return the meat to the pot. Add two pinches of salt, ground white pepper, ginger, star anise, Sichuan pepper and green onion. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare all the seasonings and place them in a small sauce dish.

4. 4

   When the broth is ready, remove the ribs and chicken and shred the meat with two forks. Strain the broth and discard the spices, green onion and ginger. Bring the broth back to a boil.

5. 5

   Divide the noodles between two large wide bowls. Surround the noodles with tofu skin, mushrooms, green onion, chilies, shallot, romaine lettuce, spinach, tiger prawns and coriander. Add the shredded cooked meat. Pour hot broth over each bowl, covering all ingredients.

6. 6

   Serve with the condiments and season to taste. Eat the noodles first, then drink the broth at the end.