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Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet
Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet
Bun Bo Hue Dac Biet is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup dish that originated in the city of Hue. It is made with a spicy beef broth that is seasoned with lemongrass, shrimp paste, and chili oil. The soup is typically served with beef shank, pork knuckle, and sometimes pig's blood.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef bones
- 1 lb pork bones
- 2 stalks lemongrass smashed
- 2 shallots peeled and halved
- 6 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 1 piece ginger sliced
- 1 tbsp annatto seeds
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 10 cups water
For the toppings:
- 1 lb beef shank
- 1 lb pork knuckle
- 1 lb pork blood cubes
- 1 lb rice noodles
- 1 bunch mint
- 1 bunch Thai basil
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 limes cut into wedges
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, combine the beef bones and pork bones with 10 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
- Add the lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, and annatto seeds to the pot and continue to simmer for another 2 hours, until the broth is rich and flavorful.
- Remove the beef shank and pork knuckle from the pot and allow to cool slightly before slicing thinly.
- Add the fish sauce, salt, and sugar to the broth and taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions and divide among serving bowls.
- Top the noodles with the sliced beef shank, pork knuckle, and pork blood cubes.
- Ladle the hot broth over the noodles and meat, and top with sliced onions, bean sprouts, chili oil, scallions, and herbs.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 18g (28%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 51mg (17%)Sodium: 1406mg (61%)Potassium: 266mg (8%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 169IU (3%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 54mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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