Bun Bo Hue
A vibrant Vietnamese beef noodle soup from Hue featuring tender beef, pork knuckle, and lemongrass broth served over rice vermicelli. Rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying with layers of complex flavors.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blanch beef shank and pork knuckle in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to remove impurities.
Step 2
Char shallots and garlic in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly blackened.
Step 3
Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add cleaned beef, pork, charred shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and dried chilies.
Step 4
Simmer for 30 minutes, skimming foam from the surface occasionally.
Step 5
Stir in shrimp paste until dissolved, then add fish sauce, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
Step 6
Strain broth through a fine sieve, discarding solids. Slice cooked beef thinly.
Step 7
Cook rice vermicelli according to package directions, then drain and divide among four bowls.
Step 8
Pour hot broth over noodles, top with sliced beef and pork.
Step 9
Serve with fresh herbs, lettuce, lime, sliced chilies, and crispy shallots on the side for guests to customize.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart)
- 12-inch skillet
- fine sieve
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- slotted spoon
- tongs
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