Authentic Vietnamese Bun Bo Hue Recipe | Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup

beef shank

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: brisket

lean beef reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

soy sauce is lower in sodium and suitable for vegetarians.

pork hocks

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

chicken thighs are leaner and more affordable.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

sriracha offers similar heat with less oil.

Prepare the broth by boiling beef shank and pork hocks in a large pot of water for 10 minutes.

Drain and rinse the meat to remove impurities.

Return the meat to the pot and add fresh water, lemongrass, galangal, and onion.

Simmer the broth for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.

Remove the meat and let it cool before slicing.

Strain the broth and return it to the pot, seasoning with fish sauce, salt, and sugar.

Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions and drain.

In bowls, place cooked noodles, sliced beef, and pork.

Ladle hot broth over the noodles and meat.

Garnish with green onions, herbs, lime wedges, and bean sprouts.

Drizzle with chili oil before serving.

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