Bun Rieu

Ingredients

• •crab paste
• •tomatoes
• •tofu
• •rice noodles
• •shrimp paste
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •fish sauce to taste
• •1 teaspoon star anise
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients: crab paste, tomatoes, tofu. Having everything ready makes cooking smoother.

2. 2

   Season your main ingredient with salt, pepper, and fish sauce. Let marinate 4 hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Charring aromatics - this is essential for authentic Vietnamese flavor.

5. 5

   Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the main ingredients and cook low and slow for best results.

7. 7

   Season with fish sauce and star anise. Taste and adjust seasoning.

8. 8

   Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

9. 9

   Garnish and serve with traditional rice noodles.