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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.

20min
159kcal
8.6gprotein
Canh Rau Đay (Jute & Malabar Greens Soup) — Vietnamese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 2
  • 500 g Spinach
  • 2 Shallot
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 150 g Shrimp (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce (optional)

Method

  1. Finely chop the greens and mince the shallot and garlic.
  2. Fry the shallot and garlic in the oil, add the shrimp, then pour in water and bring to a boil.
  3. 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.