Bun Rieu (Shrimp Crab Pork Noodle Soup)

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak 3 oz of dried shrimp in 5 cups of hot water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2Soak 3 oz of dried shrimp in 5 cups of hot water for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Soak 3 oz of dried shrimp in 5 cups of hot water for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4In a bowl, combine 14 oz of prawn in spices, 6 oz of canned crab meat, 1 lb of ground pork, and 2 eggs. Mix well and set aside.
  5. 5In a bowl, combine 14 oz of prawn in spices, 6 oz of canned crab meat, 1 lb of ground pork, and 2 eggs. Mix well and set aside.
  6. 6In a bowl, combine 14 oz of prawn in spices, 6 oz of canned crab meat, 1 lb of ground pork, and 2 eggs. Mix well and set aside.
  7. 7Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a wok. Add 10 cloves of minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
  8. 8Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a wok. Add 10 cloves of minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
  9. 9Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a wok. Add 10 cloves of minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
  10. 10Add 1 small diced onion and saute until translucent.
  11. 11Add 1 small diced onion and saute until translucent.
  12. 12Add 1 small diced onion and saute until translucent.
  13. 13Add 5 roma tomatoes (cut into wedges) and 1 tbsp of fish sauce. Saute for a couple of minutes until tomatoes hold their shape.
  14. 14Add 5 roma tomatoes (cut into wedges) and 1 tbsp of fish sauce. Saute for a couple of minutes until tomatoes hold their shape.
  15. 15Add 5 roma tomatoes (cut into wedges) and 1 tbsp of fish sauce. Saute for a couple of minutes until tomatoes hold their shape.
  16. 16In a large pot, combine 2 liters of water and the reserved shrimp liquid from soaking. Bring to a boil.
  17. 17In a large pot, combine 2 liters of water and the reserved shrimp liquid from soaking. Bring to a boil.
  18. 18In a large pot, combine 2 liters of water and the reserved shrimp liquid from soaking. Bring to a boil.
  19. 19Add blanched pork spareribs and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam.
  20. 20Add blanched pork spareribs and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam.
  21. 21Add blanched pork spareribs and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam.
  22. 22Add sauteed tomatoes, salt, sugar, tamarind powder, and shrimp paste. Mix until dissolved.
  23. 23Add sauteed tomatoes, salt, sugar, tamarind powder, and shrimp paste. Mix until dissolved.
  24. 24Add sauteed tomatoes, salt, sugar, tamarind powder, and shrimp paste. Mix until dissolved.
  25. 25Add fried tofu and the meat paste (1 large spoonful at a time). Cook until the meat paste floats to the top.
  26. 26Add fried tofu and the meat paste (1 large spoonful at a time). Cook until the meat paste floats to the top.
  27. 27Add fried tofu and the meat paste (1 large spoonful at a time). Cook until the meat paste floats to the top.
  28. 28Serve the broth over shredded cabbage, scallions, cilantro, and thinly sliced onions.
  29. 29Serve the broth over shredded cabbage, scallions, cilantro, and thinly sliced onions.
  30. 30Serve the broth over shredded cabbage, scallions, cilantro, and thinly sliced onions.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz dried shrimp
  • 3 oz dried shrimp
  • 3 oz dried shrimp
  • 5 cups hot water
  • 5 cups hot water
  • 5 cups hot water
  • 14 oz prawn in spices
  • 14 oz prawn in spices
  • 14 oz prawn in spices
  • 6 oz canned crab meat
  • 6 oz canned crab meat
  • 6 oz canned crab meat
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.25 cup cooking oil
  • 0.25 cup cooking oil
  • 0.25 cup cooking oil
  • 10 cloves minced garlic
  • 10 cloves minced garlic
  • 10 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 5 roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 5 roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 5 roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 liters water
  • 2 liters water
  • 2 liters water
  • 2 lbs pork spareribs
  • 2 lbs pork spareribs
  • 2 lbs pork spareribs
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp tamarind powder
  • 1.5 tbsp tamarind powder
  • 1.5 tbsp tamarind powder
  • 1 tbsp shrimp paste
  • 1 tbsp shrimp paste
  • 1 tbsp shrimp paste
  • 1 fried tofu
  • 1 fried tofu
  • 1 fried tofu
  • 1 shredded cabbage
  • 1 shredded cabbage
  • 1 shredded cabbage
  • 1 scallion
  • 1 scallion
  • 1 scallion
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 cilantro
  • 1 thinly sliced onions
  • 1 thinly sliced onions
  • 1 thinly sliced onions

Equipment

bowlmeasuring cupfood processorwoklarge pot