Bun Bo Hue
Bun Bo Hue is a spicy Vietnamese noodle soup made with beef, pork, and vermicelli noodles.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Sliced red chili peppers - 2
- Lime wedges - 4
- Thai basil - 1/2 cup
- Bean sprouts - 1 cup
- Vermicelli noodles - 8 oz
- Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
- Shrimp paste - 2 tablespoons
- Fish sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Shallots - 2, minced
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks, bruised
- Shrimp paste - 2 tablespoons
- Pork shoulder - 1 lb, thinly sliced
- Pork bones - 1 lb
- Beef bones - 2 lbs
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, add the beef bones, pork bones, lemongrass, shallots, and garlic. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
- Remove the bones and strain the broth. Return the broth to the pot.
- Add the pork shoulder, fish sauce, and shrimp paste to the broth. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Cook the vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili oil and shrimp paste.
- To serve, divide the cooked noodles among bowls. Top with the sliced pork shoulder and bean sprouts. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Garnish with Thai basil, lime wedges, and sliced red chili peppers.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Sugar: 5g
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