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Bún Riêu

Vietnam

Bún riêu is a beloved Vietnamese noodle soup, especially popular for its tangy tomato broth that distinguishes it from the more famous pho.

A tangy Vietnamese crab and tomato noodle soup, its broth given body by a light, custardy crab and egg mixture — vibrant, sour and deeply savoury.

Authentic Vietnam Bún Riêu recipe
Prep
25 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
390 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

300gcrab meat, picked
3eggs, beaten
4tomatoes, chopped
1.5Lpork or crab stock
400grice vermicelli noodles
2 tbsptamarind or lime juice

Method

1

Mix crab meat with beaten egg.

2

Bring stock to a gentle simmer, then pour in the crab-egg mixture in a thin stream, letting it set into soft curds.

3

Add tomatoes and tamarind or lime juice, simmering a further 10 minutes.

4

Serve ladled over rice vermicelli noodles with fresh herbs.

Chef's Tip

Pour the egg mixture in slowly and let it set undisturbed to form soft curds rather than scrambled bits.

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