Bun Oc

Name: Bun Oc
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb canned snail meat, rinsed; 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles, boiled; 4 roma tomatoes, cut in wedges; 1 cup fried tofu, cubed; 6 cups chicken stock; 2 tbsp annatto oil; 2 shallots, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh perilla leaves, thinly sliced

A classic Vietnamese snail noodle soup with a tangy tomato broth, fried tofu, and fresh herbs.

55 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb canned snail meat, rinsed
8 oz rice vermicelli noodles, boiled
4 roma tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 cup fried tofu, cubed
6 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp annatto oil
2 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 cup fresh perilla leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp annatto oil in a pot over medium heat.
2

Sauté 2 minced shallots and 4 minced garlic cloves for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Add 4 cut in wedges roma tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
4

Pour in 6 cups chicken stock, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 3 tbsp rice vinegar, then bring broth to a gentle simmer.
5

Add 1 lb rinsed canned snail meat and 1 cup cubed fried tofu to broth, simmering until snails reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
6

Divide cooked 8 oz boiled rice vermicelli noodles into bowls, ladle broth over top, and garnish with 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh perilla leaves.

Questions

How long does Bun Oc keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Bun Oc?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Crispy Fried Shallots side
Green Papaya Salad with Beef Jerky salad
Patatas a lo Pobre side

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