Bánh canh cua
Bánh canh cua is a delicious Vietnamese dish that consists of thick, chewy noodles made from tapioca or rice flour, topped with a savory crab broth. The dish typically includes ingredients like crab meat, pork, shrimp, and various herbs and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tapioca or rice flour noodles
- 1 pound crab meat (you can use a combination of fresh crab and crab sticks)
- 1 pound pork (either pork belly or pork shoulder), sliced into thin pieces
- 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro, basil, and green onions) for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the pork slices to the pot and cook until they are lightly browned. Then, add the crab meat and shrimp, and continue cooking for a few more minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir everything together and bring the broth to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- While the broth is simmering, cook the tapioca or rice flour noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- To serve, divide the cooked noodles among four bowls. Ladle the hot broth with crab meat, pork, and shrimp over the noodles.
- Garnish each bowl with fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, and green onions. Squeeze some lime juice over the top for an extra zing.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 874kcal (44%)Carbohydrates: 108g (36%)Protein: 43g (86%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 134mg (45%)Sodium: 2593mg (113%)Potassium: 687mg (20%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 42IU (1%)Vitamin C: 12mg (15%)Calcium: 114mg (11%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
