Noodle soup stands are to Thailand what hot dog stands are to America: Specialty food vendors that focus on one food, excel at making it, and can be found far and wide. Thai noodle soup is consumed daily in Thailand and can be ordered with all kinds of customizations. Hungry customers choose between several kinds of noodles, broth, vegetables, spices, and toppings, making each bowl unique.
One of the lesser-known (yet still popular) ways to order Thai noodle soup is dry. When you order dry Thai noodle soup, known in Thailand as "haeng" noodle soup, you will get all the fixings that come with the type of noodle soup you order — it'll just be served without the broth. Instead, the broth is replaced with seasoning sauce, and the noodles serve as the dish's base.
The result is a lighter meal that's still rich in the flavors of your soup's ingredients. Ordering dry Thai noodle soup To officially order dry Thai noodles, you'll want to ask for "haeng," which is the English spelling of "dry." You'll then be presented with ingredient options.
Dry Thai soup can be made with a variety of noodles, one of which is rice noodles — these do the best job of picking up sauce without losing their texture. As for protein, meatballs and wontons are a great choice for your lighter dry noodles, but you can also order seafood or thinly sliced meats (typically pork). Tofu is not commonly used in authentic Thai noodle stands but can serve as a solid vegetarian alternative.
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