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Bun rieu cua
Bun rieu cua
Bun rieu cua is a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup made with a tomato-based broth, crab meat, and tofu. It is typically served with fresh herbs, lime, and sometimes shrimp paste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh crab meat (can also use canned crab meat)
- 1 package firm tofu diced into small cubes
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (optional)
- 8 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb rice vermicelli noodles
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro, mint, Thai basil)
- Lime wedges
- Bean sprouts
- green onions sliced
- Chili slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, shrimp paste, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the crab meat and tofu to the pot. Season with fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- While the broth simmers, cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- To serve, divide the cooked noodles into bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, lime wedges, bean sprouts, green onions, and chili slices.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 679kcal (34%)Carbohydrates: 110g (37%)Protein: 41g (82%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mg (33%)Sodium: 3752mg (163%)Potassium: 621mg (18%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 159IU (3%)Vitamin C: 21mg (25%)Calcium: 277mg (28%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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