My go to comfort food will always be some type of Vietnamese noodle soup. Every time I eat a bowl, it reminds me of home in LA which I don’t get back to that much. One of my favorites is Bun Rieu. Bun Rieu is a noodle soup with a pork based broth filled with tons of tomatoes and topped with a shrimp paste/egg mixture. It’s an unusual combination but I promise you everyone whose tried it loves it. The first time I ever made this dish I was surprised at how easy it was. The broth is made from 9 ingredients: pork (any cut), onion, tomatoes, salt, green onions, chili powder, chicken broth, eggs, and shrimp paste. I have probably mentioned this before but the key to the perfect Vietnamese noodle soup is a clear broth. This is achieved through the elimination of impurities. Pork is one of those meats that produces the most impurities, so instead of just scooping them out, I add the pork to water, bring it to a boil, and throw away all that water. It sounds crazy but effective. This soup gets its signature red color from the chili powder/green onion mixture as well […]
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