Bún Bò Huế
Spicy Hue-Style Beef Noodle Soup
A bold and aromatic noodle soup from Hue, featuring beef, lemongrass, fermented shrimp paste, and a spicy red broth.
Other variations:
Bún bò giò heo, Bún bò tái, Bún bò chay, Bún bò Huế đặc biệt
Category
Noodle Soup
Region
Central Vietnam
Preparation Time
2h15
Servings
6
Difficulty
Hard
About this recipe
Bún Bò Huế is a signature dish of the former imperial capital of Hue. Known for its balance of spicy, sour, salty, and umami flavors, it is traditionally served with thick round rice noodles and an assortment of meats, including beef shank, pork knuckle, and Vietnamese ham (chả).
Ingredients List
500 g beef shank 500 g pork knuckle 500 g pork bones 5 stalks lemongrass (bruised tied) 2 tbsp fermented shrimp paste 3 tbsp chili oil 3 tbsp fish sauce 400 g thick round rice noodles herbs and lime wedges to serve salt and sugar to taste
Materials & Tools
Large stockpot ladle strainer knife and chopping board mixing bowls
Preparation steps
Total Time :
2h15
Active Time :
45 min
Cooking Time
1h30
Simmer Meats
Simmer pork bones, knuckle, beef shank 1–1.5h, skim foam.
1h30
Add Lemongrass
Add lemongrass stalks into broth.
5 min
Add Shrimp Paste
Dissolve shrimp paste in hot water, strain into broth.
10 min
Season Broth
Add fish sauce, salt, sugar, taste adjust.
5 min
Slice Meats
Remove cooked meats, slice thinly.
10 min
Cook Noodles
Boil rice noodles, drain.
10 min
Assemble Bowl
Add noodles, meats, broth, chili oil, herbs, lime.
5 min
Chef’s Tips
Use plenty of lemongrass for aroma; adjust shrimp paste and chili oil for desired pungency and spice level.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh herbs (banana blossom, mint, basil), lime wedges, chili oil
Nutritional info
480kcal
28g protein
14g fat
60g carbs
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