Banh Canh
Banh Canh is a Vietnamese noodle soup dish made with thick and chewy tapioca noodles, served in a flavorful broth with various toppings.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Bean sprouts - 1 cup
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Green onions - 4, chopped
- Ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Shrimp - 1/2 pound, peeled and deveined
- Pork shoulder - 1 pound, thinly sliced
- Pork bones - 1.5 pounds
- Tapioca noodles - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, add the pork bones and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour to make the broth.
- Remove the pork bones from the pot and strain the broth to remove any impurities.
- Return the broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the sliced pork shoulder and cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season the broth with fish sauce, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Cook the tapioca noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth with pork and shrimp over the noodles.
- Top with chopped green onions, cilantro, and bean sprouts.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 5g