Hu Tieu Vietnamese Pork Noodle Soup
A light and aromatic Vietnamese soup featuring tender pork, rice noodles, and a delicate broth infused with pork bones and aromatics. Traditionally served with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime for bright, authentic flavors.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 34g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blanch pork bones in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to remove impurities.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add cleaned pork bones, halved onion, and sliced ginger.
Step 3
Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until broth is clear and flavorful.
Step 4
Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard bones and aromatics. Stir in fish sauce and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 5
Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add rice noodles and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse.
Step 6
Return broth to a simmer. Add sliced pork shoulder and liver, cooking for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
Step 7
Add shrimp and crab meat, simmering for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
Step 8
Divide cooked noodles between two bowls.
Step 9
Ladle hot broth with pork, shrimp, and crab over the noodles.
Step 10
Top with cilantro, mint, green onions, and crispy fried shallots.
Step 11
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- fine-mesh sieve
- separate cooking pot
- tongs
- soup bowls
- ladle
- sharp knife
- cutting board
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