Bánh Canh

Bánh Canh is a comforting Vietnamese dish featuring thick noodles made from tapioca flour, served in a rich and savory broth. This low-carb version replaces traditional noodles with zucchini noodles, making it a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Chicken breast - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Chicken broth - 500 ml, low-sodium
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Red chili - 1, sliced (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic, sliced shallots, and grated ginger until fragrant.
2. Add the sliced chicken breast to the pot and cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. In the last few minutes, add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the broth and cook until just tender, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and red chili if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in protein from chicken, which aids in muscle repair and growth.

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