How to make Crab Soup Vietnamese (EP166 )

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Shredded chicken provides a lean alternative, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

crab stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and chicken broth is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, and spaghetti is often more accessible.

Prepare crab stock by simmering crab shells with water, onion, and ginger for 30 minutes.

Strain the stock and set aside.

Soak rice noodles in warm water until softened, about 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the strained crab stock to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper to taste.

Add the softened rice noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Gently fold in crab meat and cook until warmed, about 2 minutes.

Serve hot, garnished with coriander, green onions, lime wedges, and chili.

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