Other variations:
Hủ tiếu Nam Vang, Hủ tiếu Mỹ Tho, Hủ tiếu Sa Đéc, Hủ tiếu khô, Hủ tiếu nước
Category
Noodle Soup
Region
Popular Nationwide
Preparation Time
2h30
Servings
4 - 5
Difficulty
Medium
About this recipe
Hủ Tiếu is a Southern Vietnamese specialty influenced by Chinese and Cambodian cuisines. It is often served as either a soup (hủ tiếu nước) or dry with broth on the side (hủ tiếu khô), making it a versatile street food dish.
Ingredients List
500 g pork bones 2.5 liters water 1 daikon (cut into chunks) 1 onion (peeled, halved) 200 g pork blade 200 g shrimp (peeled) 150 g squid (cleaned, sliced) 8 quail eggs (boiled, peeled) 400 g dried rice noodles (sợi hủ tiếu) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tbsp oil ¾ tbsp salt 1½ tbsp fish sauce, plus more to taste 1 tbsp sugar 2 scallions (chopped) garlic chives (cut into short pieces) 100 g bean sprouts cilantro
Materials & Tools
Large soup pot Medium pot Small frying pan Ladle Strainer Knife and chopping board Mixing bowls
Preparation steps
Total Time
2h30
Cooking Time
2h10
Active Time
20 min
Blanch Bones
Boil bones for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
10 min
Make Broth
Simmer bones, daikon and onion in water on low heat for 1.5 hours, skimming off foam.
1h30
Season Broth
Season with salt, sugar and fish sauce to taste.
5 min
Cook Toppings
Simmer pork in broth until just cooked, then remove and slice thinly. Cook shrimp and squid in broth until just done, then remove.
15 min
Fry Garlic
Fry garlic in oil until golden. Set aside with the oil.
5 min
Cook Noodles
Soak noodles in water for 10 minutes. Boil until just tender, then drain. Blanch bean sprouts briefly.
15 min
Assemble Bowl
Put noodles in bowls and top with pork, shrimp, squid and quail eggs. Ladle over hot broth; add fried garlic, chives, scallions and cilantro. Serve with bean sprouts.
10 min
Chef’s Tips
Serve noodles immediately after adding broth to prevent sogginess; cook shrimp and squid only until just done to keep them tender.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh herbs, lime wedges, chili sauce
Nutritional info
380kcal
20g protein
8g fat
55g carbs
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