Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Hue Style Noodle Soup With Lemongrass)

Name: Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Hue Style Noodle Soup With Lemongrass)
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb ham hock; 6 stalks lemongrass, crushed and sliced thin; 2 tablespoons nuoc nam; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons shrimp paste (mam ruoc); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounces boneless sirloin; 4 ounces boneless pork loin; 16 ounces rice noodles, cooked; 1 cup bean sprouts; 4 sprigs Thai holy basil (regular basil ok); 4 sprigs of fresh mint; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro; 4 teaspoons sambal oelek or 4 teaspoons hot chili sauce; 4 -8 fresh Thai red chili peppers (optional); 1 lime, cut into quarters

Instructions

Prep:3hCook:20min

My parents are from Hue. Although growing up in Sai Gon, I am a big fan of this noodle soup. Cooking and eating bring me back memories of the old time

Updated at: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:37:18 GMT