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Pork Hu Tieu

A bright, fragrant Vietnamese clear-noodle soup with ground pork, shrimp, and crispy garnish. Ready in 20 minutes with a shortcut broth base.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
28g
Pork Hu Tieu
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a pot over high heat. Add ground pork, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until they turn pink. Add noodles and stir to separate.

  3. Step 3

    Simmer 3–4 minutes until noodles are tender and shrimp are cooked through.

  4. Step 4

    Season with fish sauce and sugar. Taste and adjust—add more fish sauce or lime juice as needed.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle into bowls and top with fresh herbs. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (3-quart minimum)
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • bowls

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