Vegetarian Huế style rice noodle soup

Vegetarian Huế rice noodle soup, inspired by traditional bún bò Huế (Huế beef noodle soup), is a perfect choice for those seeking a light and wholesome dish. The combination of fresh ingredients, spices, and skillful Huế cooking style creates a veggie dish that is rich in flavour and pure in taste.

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Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion Chef Trần Công Phước

​Ingredients:

300g pumpkin

200g fresh rice noodles (big strands)

100g carrot

100g straw mushroom

100g shiitake mushroom

1/2 pineapple

1 piece of tofu

1/2 cabbage

200g white radish

150g tomatoes (chopped)

4 lemongrass

2 leeks

1tsp annatto seeds

Vegetable stock powder

Rock sugar

Vegan fish sauce

Vegetable oil

Shredded banana flower

Shredded water spinach

Vietnamese basil

Coriander and culantro leaves

Bean sprouts

Chilli oil

Limes

Instructions:

- Clean all the vegetables thoroughly

- Cut the white radish, cabbage and pumpkin into chunks, then put them into a pot with water and simmer until they are soft

- Strain the broth to remove the vegetables

- Slice the fried tofu in triangles or bite-sized pieces, fry until golden brown

- Heat a little cooking oil in the pot; when the oil is hot, add the annatto seeds to make annatto oil to create a natural aroma and colour to the dish, then remove the seeds

- Add the ends of the leeks, mushrooms, and chopped tomatoes, stir-fry thoroughly, then add the thinly sliced carrots

- Add the broth and bring to a boil

- Add crushed lemongrass, sliced pineapple, fried tofu, chopped leek leaves, season with rock sugar, vegetable stock powder, and vegan fish sauce according to taste

- Prepare the side ingredients (shredded morning glory, banana flower, cilantro...), lemongrass and chilli oil, and slice the limes into wedges

- Put the fresh rice noodles in a bowl, add slices of pineapple, carrots, mushrooms, and tofu on top, then add the broth, top with finely chopped coriander, culantro leaves, and leeks

Serving:

- The dish is served hot with fresh vegetables like shredded morning glory, banana flowers, and bean sprouts

- It is optional to add chilli oil and lime to the dish. VNS