World Flavors Cookbook

Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)

Name: Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef Noodle Soup)
Cook time: 180 min
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: Beef shank, pork knuckles, oxtail Lemongrass (lots), chili oil, shrimp paste (mam tom) Thick rice vermicelli Banana blossoms, red cabbage, lime, herbs

A bold and spicy noodle soup from the former royal capital of Hue, featuring thick rice vermicelli, lemongrass, and shrimp paste.

Cuisine: Vietnam

Ingredients

Beef shank, pork knuckles, oxtail Lemongrass (lots), chili oil, shrimp paste (mam tom) Thick rice vermicelli Banana blossoms, red cabbage, lime, herbs

Instructions

1. Simmer beef and pork bones with smashed lemongrass for 3 hours. 2. Infuse the broth with a generous amount of spicy chili oil and fermented shrimp paste. 3. The broth should be intensely aromatic and reddish-orange. 4. Serve with thick noodles, slices of tender beef, and pork hocks. 5. Garnish with shredded banana blossoms and fresh mint.