Bun Rieu
Tangy tomato and shrimp noodle soup.
Ingredients
- 300 g Rice vermicelli
- 300 g Shrimp
- 3 Egg
- 4 Tomato
- 1 tbsp Tamarind paste
- 4 tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 Shallot
- 1500 ml Chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
Method
- Blend the shrimp with the eggs into a paste; chop the tomato and shallot.
- Fry the shallot and tomato in oil, then add the stock, tamarind, and fish sauce.
- Drop spoonfuls of the shrimp paste into the simmering broth so they set into clouds.
- Cook the vermicelli until tender, then divide into bowls.
- Ladle the broth over and serve with herbs.
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About Bun Rieu
Bun rieu is a beloved Vietnamese noodle soup built around a bright, tomato-red broth and delicate clouds of protein, here made with shrimp and egg blended into a light paste. The dish is defined by its tang and its texture: tamarind and tomato give the broth a sour, fruity edge, while spoonfuls of the shrimp-egg mixture set into soft, tender curds that float through the soup.
Fried shallot and tomato give the base a savory sweetness before stock, tamarind, and fish sauce round it into something both refreshing and deeply umami. Served over rice vermicelli with a generous handful of herbs, it eats light and high in volume yet satisfying, which makes it a good choice when you want a soup that feels nourishing rather than heavy. It's an everyday bowl in Vietnam, equally at home for lunch or a lighter dinner.
Bun Rieu: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bun Rieu?
A serving has about 432 calories — 24.1g protein, 57.4g carbs, 10.9g fat, 2.3g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Bun Rieu gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Bun Rieu has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Bun Rieu take to make?
About 50 minutes start to finish, but only around 24 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Bun Rieu make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.