Bun Rieu Delight

About this recipe

Bun Rieu is a delicious and savory Vietnamese soup with a rich broth made from crab and tomatoes, accompanied by rice noodles and a fresh medley of herbs. This recipe is perfect for those looking to recreate a comforting and authentic meal at home, offering a satisfying balance of seafood and aromatic flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 lb crab meat
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 8 cups water or seafood stock
• 1 lb rice noodles
• 1 cup fried tofu, sliced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup fresh dill
• 2 tbsp cooking oil

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add crab meat and shrimp; cook until shrimp turns pink.

3. 3

   Mix in tomato paste, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper, and stir well.

4. 4

   Pour in water or stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.

5. 5

   In a separate pot, cook rice noodles according to package instructions and drain.

6. 6

   Slice fried tofu and prepare fresh herbs and vegetables for topping.

7. 7

   To serve, place noodles in a bowl, ladle soup over, and garnish with tofu, cilantro, lime wedges, bean sprouts, green onions, basil, mint, and dill.

8. 8

   Enjoy your homemade Bun Rieu!