Hủ tiếu is the noodle soup of southern Vietnam and the Mekong Delta, rooted in Chinese-Teochew cooking - known for its especially clear, gently sweet pork broth.
Served with pork and prawns, and depending on the region as a soup or “dry” (broth on the side), with crisp herbs and bean sprouts.
Servings4
Time90 min
LevelAdvanced
Ingredients
Pork bones & pork★800 g
Hủ tiếu rice noodles★400 g
Prawns★200 g
Dried squid (optional)2
Fish sauce & rock sugar★some of each
Bean sprouts & celery1 handful
Spring onion & fried garlicto garnish
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Simmer pork bones for hours into a clear broth, skimming.
2
Season mildly with fish sauce and rock sugar.
3
Poach the pork and prawns in it.
4
Blanch the rice noodles and place in bowls.
5
Pour over broth, garnish with sprouts and fried garlic.
Make it original
Hủ tiếu noodles and fish sauce are in the Asia Boutique.
