Found this one at Evergreen Asian Market in Everett, Washington. I found quite a few Vietnamese varieties there I looked up in my archives, found a bowl version of this which was my fifth review. Those early early reviews are definitely out of order, but it was definitely one of the first 30 I tried back in 2002-2003. Well, let’s give this one a try.
Vifon Asian Style Instant Rice Noodles “Phnom Penh” Style – Vietnam
Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add everything to a bowl and cover with 400ml boiling water. Cover 3 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy!
The noodle block.
A sachet of dry soup base.
A sachet of seasoned oil.
Finished (click to enlarge). Added egg, peppers, sesame seed, mung bean sprout, scallion, crushed red pepper, and barbecue pork. The rice noodle came out just right – a nice combination of gauge and chew. The broth is a very comforting oily and tasty combo – with a nice amount of vegetable action. Much better than I’d expected. I will say though there’s a kind of flavor that seems to usually accompany these; maybe it’s MSG but it’s not to my liking. This one doesn’t have it as strongly in the forefront. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. UPC bar code 851683004577.
Watch me cook on Instant Noodle Recipe Time!
