Bun Rieu Tom (Vermicelli Shrimp Noodle Soup)

crab paste

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Tofu is lower in calories and offers a vegetarian option.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: fish

Chicken is leaner while fish is often less expensive.

Prepare the pork bone broth according to the linked recipe.

In a pot, combine the ground pork and finely chopped shallots; sauté until fragrant.

Add the finely chopped shrimp and cook until pink.

Stir in the minced prawns in spices and cook for a few minutes.

Add the eggs and mix well.

Season with fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and rock sugar; stir to combine.

Add the bouillon powder and mix until dissolved.

In serving bowls, place a portion of vermicelli noodles and ladle the broth over them.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens