Boat noodles
| Alternative names | Boat noodle soup, kuaitiao ruea |
|---|---|
| Type | Noodle |
| Place of origin | Thailand |
| Region or state | Thailand |
| Main ingredients | dark soy sauce, pickled bean curd, pig blood, salt, garlic, fried garlic, radish, cinnamon, bean sprouts, parsley, morning glory, paprika |
Boat noodles (Thai: ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ, RTGS: kuaitiao ruea, pronounced [kǔaj.tǐaw rɯ̄a]) is a Thai-style noodle dish with a strong flavor. It contains both pork and beef, as well as dark soy sauce, pickled bean curd, and some other spices, and it is normally served with meatballs and pig's liver. The soup is seasoned with pig or cow blood mixed with salt and spices (เลือดหมูสด (lueat mu sot) or เลือดเนื้อสด (lueat nuea sot)). The colour is similar to that of beef noodle soup (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อ (kuaitiao nuea pueai)), but the soup is considerably thicker due to the added blood. It is commonly served in a small bowl.
The other ingredients of boat noodles are garlic, fried garlic, radish, cinnamon, bean sprouts, parsley, morning glory, and some Thai chili flakes. There are several types of noodles used for this dish: thin rice noodles, egg noodles, sen yai (เส้นใหญ่; 'big noodles'), and sen lek (เส้นเล็ก; 'small noodles').
Boat noodles are commonly served with pork cracklings and basil or holy basil.