Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup)
A cooling summer soup of slippery jute and Malabar greens. Featherlight, mineral-rich, and quietly high in fiber.

Ingredients
- 500 g Spinach
- 2 Shallot
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 150 g Shrimp (optional)
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce (optional)
Method
- Finely chop the greens and mince the shallot and garlic.
- Fry the shallot and garlic in the oil, add the shrimp, then pour in water and bring to a boil.
- Add the greens and simmer just until wilted and silky, 4 minutes; season with fish sauce.
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About Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup)
Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup) is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 2. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup)?
A serving has about 159 calories — 8.6g protein, 18.3g carbs, 7.9g fat, 7.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup) 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.
Do I need every ingredient to make Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out shrimp, fish sauce — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup) make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.