Vietnamese Hue Noodle Soup - Bun Bo Hue Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Hue Noodle Soup - Bun Bo Hue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ham hock; 6 stalks lemongrass, crushed and sliced thin; 2 tablespoons nuoc nam; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 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 (amount optional); 1 lime, cut into quarters

Servings: persons

1 lb ham hock
6 stalks lemongrass, crushed and sliced thin
2 tablespoons nuoc nam
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
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 (amount optional)
1 lime, cut into quarters

1
Bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a boil; add ham hocks and lemongrass.
2
Skim constantly for 10 minutes then cover the pan, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours.
3
Strain the broth, reserving ham hocks if you desire them.
4
Add nuoc mam, sugar, salt and pepper, sirloin, and pork loin to the broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until meat is cooked and tender; remove meat.
5
Thinly slice meats into small pieces.
6
To serve, place a portion of noodles in serving bowl, top with some bean sprouts, pork, beef, and some ham hock (if using), and ladle the broth over; add herbs, chili sauce, chilies, and lime juice to taste.

764

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ham hock, 6 stalks lemongrass, crushed and sliced thin, 2 tablespoons nuoc nam, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Hue Noodle Soup - Bun Bo Hue falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vietnamese Hue Noodle Soup - Bun Bo Hue

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions