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10 Diamond - Bún Bò Huế

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

Step 1

Simmer Meats

Simmer pork bones, knuckle, beef shank 1–1.5h, skim foam.

1h30

Step 2

Add Lemongrass

Add lemongrass stalks into broth.

5 min

Step 3

Add Shrimp Paste

Dissolve shrimp paste in hot water, strain into broth.

10 min

Step 4

Season Broth

Add fish sauce, salt, sugar, taste adjust.

5 min

Step 5

Slice Meats

Remove cooked meats, slice thinly.

10 min

Step 6

Cook Noodles

Boil rice noodles, drain.

10 min

Step 7

Assemble Bowl

Add noodles, meats, broth, chili oil, herbs, lime.

5 min

Step 8

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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