Chao long
Chao long is a Filipino noodle soup dish originating in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines.[1] [2] [3] It is a localized adaptation of Vietnamese noodle soups introduced by Vietnamese refugees in the late 1970s.[1] [4] [5] Over time, the dish evolved into a distinct regional specialty, differing in flavor, ingredients, and preparation from its Vietnamese counterparts.[1] [4]
History
[edit ]Chao long in the Philippines traces its origins to the arrival of Vietnamese refugees following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.[1] In 1979, the Philippine government established a Vietnamese refugee camp in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, which housed thousands of displaced people.[1] Along with their customs and traditions, the refugees introduced elements of Vietnamese cuisine to the local population.[1] [2]
The term chao long originally referred to cháo lòng, a Vietnamese rice porridge dish containing pork offal and congealed blood.[1] [4] Vietnamese-owned eateries serving this porridge and other foods became known locally as chalongan (places where chao long was served).[2] Over time, the name came to be associated with a noodle soup dish derived from Vietnamese pho, which gradually adapted to Filipino tastes and ingredients.[1] [4]
Description
[edit ]Filipino chao long is a beef-based noodle soup served with rice noodles, braised beef, and a richly flavored broth.[2] Unlike traditional Vietnamese pho, the Filipino version is known for its slightly sweet, savory profile and darker, reddish broth.[2] [4] The dish is typically garnished with bean sprouts, chopped onions, and fresh herbs, and is served with calamansi on the side rather than lime.[2] [4]
Preparation
[edit ]Preparation methods vary by household and restaurant, but generally involve simmering beef bones to create a rich broth.[2] Braised beef is cooked separately and later added to the soup.[2] Banana ketchup and tomato paste are incorporated into the broth, giving it a distinctive Filipino flavor profile.[2] Cooked rice noodles are placed in a bowl and topped with beef and hot broth, then finished with fresh garnishes.[2]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ a b c d e f g h Escalona, Katrina (2019年12月19日). "The Importance Of Chao Long In Palawan". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2026年01月04日.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Raymund (2021年06月02日). "Chao Long". Ang Sarap (A Tagalog word for "It's Delicious"). Retrieved 2026年01月04日.
- ^ Harding, Paul (2022). Lonely Planet Philippines. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-83869-653-5.
- ^ a b c d e f Tunac, Joy Hermes (2024年01月04日). "What is Chao Long and why is Vietnamese food so popular in Palawan?". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2026年01月04日.
- ^ Lipman, Jana K. (2020年06月02日). In Camps: Vietnamese Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Repatriates. Univ of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-97506-4.
