Vietnamese Hủ Tiếu (Noodle Soup with Pork and Shrimp)

Name: Vietnamese Hủ Tiếu (Noodle Soup with Pork and Shrimp)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g Pork shoulder or loin; 200 g Shrimp (peeled, deveined); 300 g Hủ Tiếu noodles (dried, flat rice noodles); 1 pc Large onion; 50 g Ginger (sliced); 4 cloves Garlic; 3 pcs Star anise; 30 g Rock sugar; 3 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 tsp Salt; 4 l Water; 200 g Bean sprouts; 2 pcs Lime; 1 bunch Cilantro; 4 stalks Green onions; 2 tbsp Fried shallots; 1 pc Chili (optional)

Difficulty

medium

Time

3h 30m

Price Category

average

Calories

Low

Hủ Tiếu is a beloved Vietnamese noodle soup, known for its clear, savory broth and a delightful combination of pork and shrimp. Originating from Cambodia and popular in Southern Vietnam, it offers a lighter yet deeply flavorful alternative to Phở. This comforting dish is perfect for any time of day, providing a harmonious blend of textures and aromatic spices. Enjoy a taste of Vietnam right in your kitchen!

Steps

Prepare Broth

Rinse pork bones thoroughly. In a large pot, combine bones, 3-4 liters of water, a whole peeled onion, sliced ginger, and crushed garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, skim off any foam, and simmer for at least 2-3 hours. Add star anise during the last hour.

Cook Pork and Shrimp

While the broth simmers, boil the pork shoulder/loin in a separate pot until cooked through (about 20-25 minutes). Remove, let cool, and slice thinly. Briefly blanch the peeled shrimp in the hot broth or a separate pot of boiling water until pink and cooked, about 1-2 minutes.

Season Broth

Strain the broth to remove solids. Return the clear broth to the pot. Add rock sugar and fish sauce, season with salt to taste. Keep it warm.

Prepare Noodles & Garnishes

Cook the Hủ Tiếu noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well. Wash and prepare bean sprouts, slice lime, chop cilantro and green onions.

Assemble Bowls

Divide cooked noodles among serving bowls. Arrange sliced pork, shrimp, and a handful of bean sprouts on top of the noodles. Ladle the hot broth over everything. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, fried shallots, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately with optional chili.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 500g
Calories	95 kcal	475 kcal
Protein	9g	45g
Fat	4g	20g
Carbohydrate	7g	35g
Fiber	0.5g	2.5g
Sugar	1g	5g

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Vietnamese Hủ Tiếu (Noodle Soup with Pork and Shrimp)

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare Broth

Cook Pork and Shrimp

Season Broth

Prepare Noodles & Garnishes

Assemble Bowls

Extra Tips

► For an even clearer broth, blanch the pork bones first by boiling them for 10 minutes, then draining and rinsing before making the main broth.

► Don't overcook the noodles; they should be al dente. You can cook them separately and add them to the bowls just before serving.

► Adjust the fish sauce and salt to your preference; taste the broth as you go.

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