# Bún sườn cà chua (Vietnamese Tomato Pork Rib Noodle Soup)

Bún sườn cà chua is simple comfort food featuring tender pork ribs and juicy tomatoes simmered into a light, savoury and slightly sweet broth.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lb pork spare ribs
- 10 cups water
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 shallot, sliced
- 4 garlic clove, minced
- 6 Roma tomato, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tbsp white or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb bún
- green onion, sliced
- cilantro and/or Vietnamese herbs
- lime wedges
- fresh chilies (optional)

## Instructions

1. Clean the ribs by covering them with water and boiling for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the ribs, then rinse out the pot.
2. Add the oil, shallots and garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant. Add half the tomatoes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and juicy.
3. Add the ribs, 10 cups of water, fish sauce, bouillon, vinegar, sugar and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then partially cover and gently simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, skimming as needed.
4. Add the remaining tomatoes and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until tender.
5. Taste and adjust with more fish sauce if needed.
6. Cook the bún according to package directions, divide into bowls, add the ribs and tomatoes, ladle over the broth and finish with green onion, herbs, lime and chilies.

## Equipment

- pot

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ddwn9-pMLGr/?stkn=cDA2dzl5ZjY5OGk4
- Creator: Angus Nguyen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b1d9367c-22c6-48c8-bde8-c826c8b3abcc
- Extracted: 2026-09-26

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