VIETNAMESE THICK NOODLE SOUP WITH PORK & SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. To clean the pork hocks. Boil them in salted water for 1 minute. Then drain it and rinse the pork under running water.
• 2. Place the pork hocks in a stock pot and add the water and pork bouillon. Throw in the onion, sugar and garlic. Cook at a low boil for 25 minutes. Remove the pork to a cutting board. Strain the stock and discard the solids. Add the stock back to the pot. Trim and cut the pork and add back to pot. Bring the stock back to a boil then add the noodles and cook until the noodles are done but still chewy. The stock will be cloudy. Add the green onions and shrimp Once the shrimp turn pink ladle into bowls and top with cilantro and fried shallots.