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Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế)

Linh
This is a flavorful and spicy Vietnamese soup with beef and noodles.
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Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

  • 2 lbs Beef shank cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Pork hock cut into chunks
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass bruised and tied into knots
  • 1 piece Ginger sliced
  • 1 medium Onion halved
  • 6 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Salt

Noodles and Garnish

  • 1 lb Rice noodles thick
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • 1 cup Fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, and mint
  • 1 piece Lime cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon Chili oil optional

Instructions
 

  • 1. In a large pot, add beef shank, pork hock, lemongrass, ginger, onion, and water. Bring to a boil.
  • 2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours, until meat is tender.
  • 3. Remove meat from the pot, strain the broth, and return it to the pot.
  • 4. Add fish sauce and salt to the broth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • 5. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • 6. To serve, place noodles in bowls, top with beef and pork, and ladle hot broth over. Garnish with bean sprouts, herbs, lime wedges, and chili oil if using.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili oil.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 450kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 50gPROTEIN: 25gFAT: 15gSATURATED FAT: 5gCHOLESTEROL: 75mgSODIUM: 1200mgPOTASSIUM: 600mgFIBER: 3gSUGAR: 2gVITAMIN A: 500IUVITAMIN C: 30mgCALCIUM: 50mgIRON: 4mg
Keyword Beef, Noodle Soup, Spicy
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